Densho origami is based on figures from Japanese folklore, handed down from generation to generation for over a hundred years. These densho origami figures are all quite simple to make, but beautiful and balanced, and are considered an expression of Japan's heart, soul, wisdom, and culture. Densho Origami introduces thirty-five of the most classic, beloved origami figures -- the crane, the samurai helmet, the ninja star, the goldfish, etc. The instructions are extremely easy to follow and rely on over 500 3-D, computer ...
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Densho origami is based on figures from Japanese folklore, handed down from generation to generation for over a hundred years. These densho origami figures are all quite simple to make, but beautiful and balanced, and are considered an expression of Japan's heart, soul, wisdom, and culture. Densho Origami introduces thirty-five of the most classic, beloved origami figures -- the crane, the samurai helmet, the ninja star, the goldfish, etc. The instructions are extremely easy to follow and rely on over 500 3-D, computer-generated diagrams which guide the reader through each step. With its clean design, careful instructions, and highly-detailed diagrams, Densho Origami is the perfect first book for both children and adults who want to explore this charming, creative, and rewarding art. It's also an ideal way for adults to share origami with children, continuing the long tradition of passing on to the next generation, a love and appreciation for what's come before.
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Add this copy of Densho Origami: Traditional Japanese Figures for to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Montana Book Company rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fond du Lac, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kodansha USA.
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Near Fine to Fine. 1st Printing. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. pp. 95. 95 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. First Edition / First Printing. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. This is a paperback with a dust jacket.
Add this copy of Densho Origami: Traditional Japanese Figures for to cart. $21.36, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kodansha.
Add this copy of Densho Origami: Traditional Japanese Figures for to cart. $53.95, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kodansha USA.
