Densho Origami
Traditional Japanese Figures for Everyone
Size: 250×190 mm, 310 g
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
500 illustrations
ISBN10: 1-56836-382-6
ISBN13: 978-1-56836-3820
Release date: Oct. 1, 2010
List price: $14.95
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Thirty-five basic and popular origami figures, with over 500 highly-detailed, 3-D computer-generated instructional diagrams. Origami is a beloved way to communicate in Japan, a way for children, parents, and grandparents to spend time together over cheerful conversation. Children give it to each other as a mark of friendship. Even adults give origami to supplement a main gift, writing a short message on it. Origami can be a heartwarming present for a sick friend in hospital, encouraging them to get well soon.
Many origami shapes have been handed down for generations, and there are certain figures that have been stylized, becoming simple, minimal shapes that can be easily folded. These are known as densho origami—"densho" meaning "heirloom"—a reflection of Japan's cultural traditions. Modern Japan has Westernized, but densho origami has spread all over the world, binding people together.
This book, containing 35 densho origami (including some new versions of traditional figures), shows how to enjoy origami, with over 500 detailed illustrations. Colorful, finely printed paper makes beautiful origami, but you can use a square of any paper, including yesterday's newspaper or a piece of copy paper, and fold densho origami anytime and anywhere.
CONTENTS
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TRIANGLE FOLD
Tulip
Cat and Dog Face
Animal Puppet
Dove
Cup
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ARROW FOLD
Kimono Dolls
A Little Bird
Carp
Whale
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HEXAGON FOLD
Card Case
Fox Mask
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RECTANGLE FOLD
House
Piano
Kimono
Balloon
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LONG RECTANGLE FOLD
Catamaran
Sailboat
Pin Wheel
Pig
Butterfly
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RECTANGULAR PAPER
Airplane
Hat
Hopping Frog
Ninja Star
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CUSHION FOLD
Edo-style Jacket
Edo-style Pants
Crow’s Beak
Sumo Wrestler
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SAMURAI HELMET FOLD
Samurai Helmet
Cicada
Turtle
Goldfish
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SQURE FOLD
Crane
Morning Glory
Star Box
