The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts

by Ono, Mari

• ISBN13: 9781581807653
• ISBN10: 1581807651
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-15
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

The Art of Japanese Papercrafts reveals traditions of old-style beauty, charm, and delicacy that are the basis of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Tokyo designer Mari Ono presents top Japanese paper folding techniques, including origami and embellishments, in more than 30 easy-to-understand projects. Blending centuries of tradition with modern techniques, this delightful text gives readers the skills they need to create lastingly beautiful gifts and home accessories. Projects range from elegant greeting cards and table decorations to ingenious storage boxes and delicate paper lanterns.Inside you'll find foolproof step-by-step photographs, diagrams and templates to photocopy. With plenty of helpful tips and variations on projects, crafters will love making these beautiful oriental paper designs.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
History	8	(2)
Types of Japanese Paper---Washi	10	(5)
The Basic Techniques for Origami	15	(5)
TRADITIONAL PROJECTS	20	(36)
Orizuru---Crane	22	(4)
Kusu dama---Decorative spheres	26	(4)
Iro bako---Color cube	30	(2)
Tsunokobako---Decoration box	32	(2)
Fusen---balloon	34	(4)
Kabuto---Samurai helmet	38	(2)
Tato---CD holder	40	(4)
Ayame---Iris	44	(4)
Watoji bon---Japanese bookbinding	48	(2)
Monkiriasobi---Papercutting	50	(2)
Suiren---Water lily	52	(4)
Gift Boxes and Wrappers	56	(28)
Hako---Square box	58	(2)
Naga bako---Rectangle box	60	(2)
Bara zutsumi---Rose box	62	(4)
Tato bako---Cake box	66	(4)
Hana bako---Flower box	70	(2)
Hana zutsumi---Flower wrapper	72	(2)
Bin zutsumi---Bottle wrapping	74	(2)
Hashi bukuro---Chopsticks wrapper	76	(2)
Pochibukuro---Money-gift envelope	78	(2)
Kinpu---Money wrapper	80	(2)
Mizuhiki---Paper ribbon	82	(2)
CONTEMPORARY PROJECTS	84	(42)
Bento-bako---Lunch box	86	(4)
Kinchaku bukuro---Triangle pouch	90	(4)
Hyoshi---Book cover	94	(4)
Origami Cards---Greetings card	98	(2)
Kazarizuru---Fantail crane	100	(4)
Usagi---Rabbit	104	(4)
Sakura zara---Plate of cherry blossom	108	(4)
Maru utsuwa---Dish	112	(2)
Kodomo boshi---Child's hat	114	(2)
Kashi zara---Tea plate	116	(2)
Denkigasa---Lampshade	118	(2)
Kamibana---Tissue-paper flower	120	(2)
Ajisai kakejiku---Tapestry with Hydrangea	122	(4)
Suppliers	126	(1)
Index	127	(1)
Acknowledgments	128