Origami Treasure Chest [Paperback]

Keiji Kitamura (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1991

This rich collection of paper designs by a Japanese expert will inspire origami lovers of all ages. Here are 86 designs, carefully demonstrated in step-by-step photographs, not drawings. The use of color on every page further simplifies instruction. The patterns can be made singly or combined, as shown, to make centerpieces, holiday decorations, seasonal cards, decorative containers, even a whimsical fish mobile.

Chapters include:
- playful animals
- graceful birds
- barnyard creatures
- perky flowers
- useful containers, such as baskets, boxes and gift envelopes
- seasonal designs, celebrating both Western and Japanese holidays

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Keiji Kitamura is a Kodansha International author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (April 15, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870408682
• ISBN-13: 978-0870408687
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,365,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition to your Treasure Chest, January 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Origami Treasure Chest (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. I first saw it at the library and knew that I wanted to purchase it. What caught my attention was that the origami pictures inside were actual colored photographs--not drawn pictures. It definitely helps alot more when you see the actual photographs. It makes folding origami much easier!

I am not exactly very good at folding origami and the things I tried came out wonderful. This origami book is different from others I've seen because it teaches you how to fold useful things besides the typical animals. You can learn how to fold special envelopes, boxes with handles, wreaths, and decorations.

I definitely recommend you to get this book. It is excellent!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite origami book, June 8, 2004

By 

M. Cookson (Colorado Springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Origami Treasure Chest (Paperback)

I do origami as a hobby, using the results for presents for friends and family. This has been my favorite origami books since I first discovered it. The instructions are very good; I have usually been able to understand them during my first attempt at a design. If you're just beginning origami, with no previous experience, there is an explanation of the folding symbols on the back of the front cover. However, there are no detailed beginners explanations, so, unless you feel up to it, you may not want to get this book if you have never done origami before. If you do have a little experience, this is a very good book. Some of the designs are more simple than others, and even the simple designs look good. I am always annoyed at "easy origami" books that are easy, but have horrible looking designs. This is not the case with this book, and, in fact, I have created some beautiful origami mobiles using only designs found in this book. There may not be as much variety in this book as you might find in other origami books, but you can be reasonably certain that you'll be able to fold all the designs found in this book. I have yet to encounter an origami book that I have gotten as much use out of as this one.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition to your Treasure Chest, January 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Origami Treasure Chest (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. I first saw it at the library and knew that I wanted to purchase it. What caught my attention was that the origami pictures inside were actual colored photographs--not drawn pictures. It definitely helps alot more when you see the actual photographs. It makes folding origami much easier!

I am not exactly very good at folding origami and the things I tried came out wonderful. This origami book is different from others I've seen because it teaches you how to fold useful things besides the typical animals. You can learn how to fold special envelopes, boxes with handles, wreaths, and decorations.

I definitely recommend you to get this book. It is excellent!