The spirit of washi in daily life Washi's many strengths Food preparation and serving Bottle wrapping, Wrapping confections , Kami-nabe Hosho-yaki , Kami-buta Bottle wrapping , Wrapping confections Bottle wrapping Wrapping was traditionally used to purify the items being wrapped and to separate them from impurity. Paper used for wrapping confections has a practical function, of course, but it also reflects this traditional philosophy. Washi, with its durability, can be knotted, folded, tied or otherwise used to wrap confections according to the shape or type of sweet. Confectionary wrapping Explanatory note Wrapping paper Explanatory note All images Copyright. 1997 Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office. All Rights Reserved.