How to make an origami jack-o’-lantern
Halloween is just around the corner. Many kinds of Halloween goods are available at thrift shops, supermarkets, drugstores, stationery stores and department stores. But why…
Origami
Japanese book details some of the world’s hardest origami models including 266-fold ‘winged qilin’
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is a craft practiced worldwide, and considering you only need some paper to get started, its popularity is…
Looking for something foxy? Nine-tailed fox origami art, earrings and other cute designs by Cha
Japanese origami artist ちゃ Cha (@charmy) makes accessories such as earrings, brooches, and charms with designs ranging from butterflies and roses to traditional Japanese motifs…
Make elegant jewelry boxes, mask boxes, Xmas stars & more with “Sweet Paper” origami lessons
When you think of origami, the first thing that may come to your mind is a children’s pastime, and creations such as simple cranes, frogs…
Origami inspired pet houses will give your furry friend a stylish abode
Japanese companies Netco and TENEO have collaborated to dream up these charming pet houses using traditional origami techniques, and begun a crowdfunding project to realize…
Origami zoom parties help Japanese arts-and-crafts aficionados get through COVID-19
Ever since the COVID-19 virus began to spread—something that feels like a hundred years ago—the lifestyles of people worldwide have dramatically changed. Obviously, people were…
Flowers bloom eternally in Japan with the help of origami
Floral culture takes a front seat during spring in Japan. For starters, consumers are slammed with sakura-themed choices at convenience stores and shops. Some crossovers…
Crestfallen crane origami makes 140,000 laugh on Twitter; make yours with simple instructions
Even if you’ve never heard the word origami before, chances are you’ve seen a paper crane. Along with the beckoning manekineko cat, the Daruma doll…
Elderly residents in Japan pass the time during the pandemic with washi art and VR trips
As in the rest of the world, COVID-19 is causing many residents in Japan to hunker down until the worst is over. During trying times,…
New “Kawaii Teabags” Put Origami Cranes, Good Luck Cats, And More In Your Teacup
Just when it appeared Ocean Teabag may have had the cutest and quirkiest teabag series around with their giant squid and magical tanuki teabags, Japanese…
Valentines Day High Cocoa Chocolate Monster Boba Is Beautiful
Valentine’s Day in Japan may be unique, but like most of the world, chocolate is at the heart of this romantic holiday. Everywhere from department…
Japanese Kit Kats Promote Switch To Paper Packaging With Sending Them As Origami Messages
While Japanese Kit Kats have gained a favorable reputation for their exciting variety of region and season exclusive flavors, sometimes it’s the actual packaging of…
Japanese Artist Makes Stunning Stained Glass Origami Cranes
In Japan, cranes are seen as mystical creatures, symbols of luck and longevity. They have a fabled life span of 1000 years, and for this…
Origami Artist Turns Plants into the Most Amazing Moving Creatures
Japanese vegetable origami artist creates awesome moving creatures. Japanese Twitter user Inori (@kusabanaasobi) has a passion for collecting and playing with flowers, but on Twitter…
Laser-Cut Origami Paper Featuring Traditional Japanese Motifs Make Even More Beautiful Designs
One of Japan’s most popular and traditional forms of art, origami has been used around the world in everything from charming DIY lamps to tacos…