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Sanae Ishida

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Origami Doll Kimonos

October 23, 2012

 

Origami was a huge part of my childhood. I can still whip out a crane in one minute flat, and I used to fold paper boxes by the dozen. My favorite origami activity by far was making origami dolls, though. They typically look like this (the tutorial here is also nice), but I actually liked making just the kimono. I would try all sorts of pattern combinations, which could keep me entertained for hours. These make great bookmarks as well! I am starting to think about holiday gifts and a little doll-making kit would make a cute stocking stuffer…

Filed in: gouache, illustration • by sanae • 1 Comment

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  1. Bikbik & Roro

    October 23, 2012 at 6:22 am

    O I remember doing these in school! Origami is such a clever, elegant craft 🙂

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