Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts [Paperback]

Mari Ono (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2006

The Art of Japanese Papercrafts reveals traditions of old-style beauty, charm, and delicacy that are the basis of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Tokyo designer Mari Ono presents top Japanese paper folding techniques, including origami and embellishments, in more than 30 easy-to-understand projects. Blending centuries of tradition with modern techniques, this delightful text gives readers the skills they need to create lastingly beautiful gifts and home accessories. Projects range from elegant greeting cards and table decorations to ingenious storage boxes and delicate paper lanterns.

Inside you’ll find foolproof step-by-step photographs, diagrams and templates to photocopy. With plenty of helpful tips and variations on projects, crafters will love making these beautiful oriental paper designs.

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About the Author

Born in Japan, Mari Ono worked as a graphic designer and crafter in Tokyo during the 1980s and 1990s. Now living in the UK with her artist husband Takumasa, she runs art and cultural exchange courses promoting Japanese crafts and contributes regularly to Japanese craft and interiors magazines. Her other books include Origami for Children and Fly Origami Fly, both co-authored with her son, Roshin. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (March 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581807651
• ISBN-13: 978-1581807653
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,079,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A visuospatial remedy: paperfolding, January 4, 2007

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Meltem Kora "paperdust" (Istanbul) - See all my reviews
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This is a very nice book which gives the basics of paper folding in easy-to-follow instructions and photographs. The illustrations are vivid, and the projects are creative and inspiring. It has been a very enjoyable "crafts-weekend" for me and my son following the projects in the book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Japanese papercrafts book, January 10, 2007

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First, I browsed this book and was really amazed how simple these projects are and decided to buy it because I was interested in origami as a hobby and it may help me practice, and do some for gift giving during the holidays and special occassions.

After a few days, I read the book and really enjoyed doing the projects. It takes practice to perfect the illustrated projects shown in this book. I really recommend this book if you want to make something for friends, family for any occassion. This is very practical and fun.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars beautiful projects, poor instructions, January 24, 2011

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This review is from: Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts (Paperback)

Marie Ono provides some lovely projects in this book, but, alas, the instructions are not always easy to follow. The use of photographs, rather than diagrams, to show readers what to do is not always successful: some of the photographs do not give a clear picture of the task to be accomplished. If you're willing to live with some frustration, or to just make the projects for which the instructions are clear, you can make some nice items.