Origami: Inspired by Japanese Prints

Synopsis of Origami: Inspired by Japanese Prints

«Origami: Inspired by Japanese Prints» is the origami book by Steve and Megumi Biddle, published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in hardcover.

Drawing on color Japanese prints by masters such as Hiroshige, Utamaro and Hokusai, the authors propose 34 origami projects featuring flowers, animals, kimonos and insects. The work includes 48 sheets of colored paper and illustrated instructions, along with a historical text by a Metropolitan Museum curator on each print.

The edition dates from 1998 and its spiral binding keeps the book open while following the instructions.

For beginners and origami enthusiasts who want to combine crafts with the aesthetic of Japanese prints.