Origami
Subtitle: Japanese Paper Folding
By: by Florence Sakade.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Tuttle
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780804833080
Subjects: Origami.
Other titles: Japanese paper folding
First sentence: Origami, the stimulating hobby of paper folding, has a long tradition in Japan.
Description: Origami, or paper folding, has been a part of the Japanese craft tradition for over a thousand years. The creation of intricate paper figures through the simple process of folding is enjoyed by both adults and children, not only in Japan, but all over the world. in this book, Florence Sakade, well-known editor and designer of books on Japan, guides the reader through a wide range of origami creations.

Featured are more than 50 items, ranging from simple to more difficult. These include various animals, flowers, boxes, boats, and the ever-popular crane. A section on practical applications shows how origami can be used in mobiles, as party decorations, and for games. Each origami item is explained with diagrams and clear, easy-to-follow instructions, and the finished items are shown in photographs. This book on the delightful art of origami is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment for both children and adults.
Notes: First published in three volumes 1957-9.
Includes color illustrations.
Table of contents: title: Introduction
pagenum: 4; title: Dolls
pagenum: 6; title: Fan
pagenum: 8; title: Sailboat
pagenum: 9; title: Santa Claus
pagenum: 10; title: Christmas Tree
pagenum: 12; title: Flowers
pagenum: 14; title: Cup
pagenum: 16; title: House
pagenum: 17; title: Helmet
pagenum: 18; title: Ship
pagenum: 20; title: Lantern
pagenum: 22; title: Fish
pagenum: 24; title: Windmill
pagenum: 26; title: Swan
pagenum: 28; title: Crane
pagenum: 30; title: Dog
pagenum: 33; title: Wolf
pagenum: 34; title: Peacock
pagenum: 36; title: Peahen
pagenum: 37; title: Giraffe
pagenum: 38; title: Elephant
pagenum: 40; title: Kimono
pagenum: 42; title: Rabiit
pagenum: 44; title: Cat
pagenum: 46; title: Clown
pagenum: 47; title: Fox
pagenum: 48; title: Robin
pagenum: 50; title: Church
pagenum: 52; title: Flower
pagenum: 54; title: Clock
pagenum: 57; title: Rowboat
pagenum: 58; title: Candy Box
pagenum: 60; title: Tent
pagenum: 63; title: Piano
pagenum: 64; title: Caps
pagenum: 66; title: Bird
pagenum: 68; title: Whale
pagenum: 70; title: Swallow
pagenum: 72; title: Frog
pagenum: 74; title: Prince and Princess
pagenum: 76; title: Pig
pagenum: 79; title: Motorboat
pagenum: 80; title: Jet Plane
pagenum: 82; title: Table
pagenum: 84; title: Space Ship
pagenum: 86; title: Penguin
pagenum: 88; title: Chair
pagenum: 90; title: Treasure Box
pagenum: 92; title: Using Origami Objects
pagenum: 94