Here are beautiful and colorful Japanese origami projects you can try today! And they’re incredibly easy to make!
This list of Japanese origami tradition ideas has a wide range of creative, unique, and fun projects for you. Starting from simple paper boats, flowers, a few animals, to some unique ones like a pagoda and a kimono.
Japanese Origami Projects
1. Origami Jumping Frog
Start with a little warm-up session by making this cute jumping frog with the interesting origami craft ideas and folds!
2. Paper Boat
Well, this one is perfect for reminiscing about the good old school days and telling your childhood stories to your children. Here are more like it!
3. Japanese Origami Crane
As the famous Japanese tradition says, folding a crane brings good luck and prosperity. So, try it at least once in your life. Here are more!
4. Japanese Origami Paper Flower
A traditional Japanese origami flower design, also suitable for a beginner. As there are not many different types of folds, so is quite relaxing to make one!
5. Traditional Butterfly Origami
Just as we talk about how simple things are lovely and relaxing to make, try another one like so. A beautiful butterfly!
6. Traditional Pagoda Origami in Japanese
Gradually moving on to some interesting ones, the pagoda is a unique idea to showcase your creativity and interest in origami crafts.
7. Tiny Butterflies
Well, to tell the truth, you can do a lot with these quick and colorful paper butterflies! Start by decorating your favorite wall with some. Here is a tutorial.
8. Origami Rabbit Paper Craft
Have fun creating Japanese origami traditions with this origami rabbit pattern. Your kids are sure to love it!
9. A Green Printed Turtle Origami
Turtles have been a part of the classic tradition for ages; in fact, it is believed to be a good luck charm! Make one to gift your loved ones, too.
10. Origami Tato
Tato is a traditional Japanese origami craft, also called a Coin Purse or an Octagon Envelope. People used to write secret messages inside and send them to their friends and family.
11. Origami Flapping Bird
Look at this beautiful bird, making way to soar to new heights! This origami is very simple. Check out this video guide.
12. Hexagonal Tato Origami Japanese
This is another “Tato” with a slight twist on the classic design. The hexagonal pattern gives it a modern look.
13. Traditional Japanese Origami Purse
Many of you are probably going nostalgic after seeing this paper purse! Why don’t you try and teach your kids this time, too?
14. Paper Snail Craft
This one looks so cool! Who could have ever imagined that snails could appear so pretty?
15. Modern Origami Frog
As you unravel the art of origami and dive into more complicated designs, try to create this paper frog with so many intricate folds. Do try these as well!
16. Blooming Lotus Origami
Of course, when we talk about origami craft ideas, there have to be paper flower tutorials. Try making these beautiful lotuses with this tutorial.
17. Easy Origami Kimono Dress
Ending this amazing list of origami craft ideas with this gorgeous traditional kimonos pattern for a fun and interesting project!
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