Origami Paper Geisha Prints 48 Sheets X-Large 8 1/4" (21 cm) (9780804853903)

This paper pack contains 48 large (8.25 inch) origami sheets designed with beautiful and classic geisha woodblock prints.

These stunning origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 8 unique prints, and all of the papers have coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. The slight gloss helps to ensure sharp, sturdy creases when folding.

This origami paper pack includes:

48 sheets of high-quality origami paper

8 unique prints

Vibrant and bright colors

Double-sided color

8.25 x 8.25 inch (21 cm) squares

Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects

The beautiful ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") woodblock prints chosen for this paper pack boast flowing outlines and colorful forms. These reproductions capture details of stunning geisha prints by accomplished artists of the period, such as Utagawa Kunisada, Suzuki Harunobu, Eishosai Choki, Torii Kiyonaga, Katsukawa Shuncho and others.


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.