gift-wrappings
Decorative box covers
Gift-wrappings are the decorative materials used to wrap presents—paper, ribbons, bows, tissue, and tags.
The term emphasizes the materials themselves rather than the act of wrapping: She kept a drawer full of gift-wrappings for any occasion.
The singular gift-wrapping more often refers to the practice or service.
Thin decorative wrapping material
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
- foilDefeat a plan
- kraft paperCoarse brown wrapping material
- crepe paperThin crinkled decorating material
matte paper · recycled paper · newspaper · brown paper · parchment · metallic paper · holographic paper · handmade paper
Slender ornamental strip
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- raffiaPalm-derived weaving fiber
- twineStranded cord for tying
curling ribbon · cord · ornament · bells · dried flowers · sprigs · pompom · wax seal
Bending something over itself
- creasingCreating fold marks
- tapingRecording or binding
- tuckingPushing snugly beneath
- pleatingCreating uniform fabric folds
layering · bundling · securing · cutting · measuring · trimming · gathering · cinching
Annual date of origin
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- baby showerPre-birth gift gathering
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
graduation · Hanukkah · Diwali · Eid · Valentine · Mother's Day · Father's Day · housewarming
tissue paper
Thin decorative wrapping material
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
- foilDefeat a plan
- kraft paperCoarse brown wrapping material
crepe paper · matte paper · recycled paper · newspaper · brown paper · parchment · metallic paper · holographic paper · handmade paper
ribbon
Slender ornamental strip
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- raffiaPalm-derived weaving fiber
curling ribbon · twine · cord · ornament · bells · dried flowers · sprigs · pompom · wax seal · charm
folding
Bending something over itself
pleating · layering · bundling · securing · cutting · measuring · trimming · gathering · cinching · knotting
birthday
Annual date of origin
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- baby showerPre-birth gift gathering
anniversary · graduation · Hanukkah · Diwali · Eid · Valentine · Mother's Day · Father's Day · housewarming · holiday