Origami

The most striking aspect of origami is the incredible range of objects that can be made or replicated by simply folding a square piece of paper. The goal being to capture the essence of the object.

When exactly the art of folding paper, now known as origami, began is still open to debate. Although paper, like most things, came from China to Japan, but apparently there is no known reference to folding paper as an art form or as folk art in China. Origami is thought to have originated in Japan as long as over a 1000 years ago and as recent as the 18th century. It is thought to have began as the formal folding of important documents and certificates as a protocol and as paper became more common and accessible to the masses evolved into a folk art. Origami is now a popular pastime among all ages world wide. On the other end of the scale it is a serious art form with acknowledged masters with works displayed in museums.

Quick & Easy Origami Boxes Written by the world renowned origami box artist Tomoko Fuse. A book for the beginner with clear step-by-step instructions to make those wonderful decorative origami boxes. A highly rated book by origami fans.

Origami Page-A-Day Calendar 2008 A table top calendar with pages to be used for origami. One per day with instructions. The degree of difficulty gradually increase over the course of the year to match the rate of practice and progress. Hundreds of varying objects to make. By the end of the year, you'll be an expert.

Origami Fun Kit for Beginners A complete origami kit with 3 instruction booklets and 96 authentic folding paper. Easy way for beginners to get acquainted with this fun hobby.