The Big Book of Traditional Japanese Origami (Francesco Decio & Vanda Battaglia)

An origami book focused on traditional Japanese folds

This work invites you to explore Japanese origami through 35 models classics, chosen for their connection with the culture of Japan, their visual poetry or their use. The proposed folds reveal familiar and symbolic shapes, such as the crane, the Koi carp, the cicada or the frog, as well as delicate flowers, notably the lotus and the iris.

The book highlights an approach that is both cultural and creative. Each model becomes a small paper scene, combining precise gestures, refined form and an evocation of Japanese folklore. It is a suitable resource for discovering emblematic figures, recreating them at your own pace and enriching your practice with folds rooted in a recognizable tradition.

Symbolic, decorative and useful models to fold

Beyond animals and flowers, the selection also includes practical creations inherited from traditional origami. For example, you will find the medicinal spice pouch, the traditional masu box and cards with clever closures. These models give folding a tangible dimension, with paper objects that are not limited to decoration.

The illustrated explanations guide the creation of the designs, so that the folding steps can be followed clearly. The whole book is intended both for people who wish to enter the world of Japanese origami and for enthusiasts already drawn to classic shapes, graphic details and meaningful paper objects.

Features of the book by Francesco Decio and Vanda Battaglia

• Title: The Big Book of Traditional Japanese Origami
• Authors: Francesco Decio and Vanda Battaglia
• Category: origami book
• Content: 35 classic, symbolic or useful Japanese origami models
• Format: physical product