Origami Paper 200 sheets Washi Patterns 6" (15 cm) (9780804853606)

This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful patterns inspired by traditional Japanese Washi.

These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.

This origami paper pack includes:

• 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper
• 12 unique patterns
• Vibrant and bright colors
• Double-sided color
• 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares
• Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects

In Japanese, wa means 'Japanese' and shi means 'paper.' Having been made for 1400 years, the craft of making washi paper is a registered UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The patterns in this paper pack are inspired by the traditional craft.


About the Author:
Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont (USA) and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.