The tutorial that I'm sharing with you today is ideal for wrapping small gifts (sweet treats, colorful brooches, Japanese lucky charms, etc.) placed on a festive table for your guests!

Folding the square lidded box is easier than it looks! In just a few minutes, you will have created pretty gift wrapping.

In order to make a pretty Japanese paper lidded box, you will need, depending on the final size desired for your box:

• 1 square of japanese paper of 22 x 22 cm (for the box cover)
• 1 square of japanese paper of 20.5 x 20.5 cm (for the bottom of the box)
  
  
• 1 square of japanese paper of 19.5 x 19.5 cm (for the box cover)
• 1 square of japanese paper of 18 x 18 cm (for the bottom of the box)
  
  
• 1 square of Japanese paper 17 x 17 cm (for the box cover)
• 1 square of japanese paper of 16 x 16 cm (for the bottom of the box)
  
  
• 1 square of japanese paper 15 x 15 cm (for the box cover)
• 1 square of japanese paper 14 x 14 cm (for the bottom of the box)

NB - the folding is the same whether for the bottom of the box or the lid.

1. Mark the central horizontal and vertical folds of the square of paper, white side facing you. Fold the four corners of the square into the center.
2. Turn the figure a quarter turn and fold the top and bottom in the center following the dotted lines.
3. Unfold.
4. Fold the sides of the figure into the center following the dotted lines.
5. Unfold.
6. Unfold both sides.
7. You get this figure.
8. Raise the top and bottom of the figure vertically by folding at the marked creases.
9. Bring up the sides, taking care to use the folds marked previously.
10. Fold the top of the sides toward the inside of the box.
    You have completed the first part of your box.
    Follow the same steps for the 2nd part.

TADA! Your origami lidded box is ready!