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The Heartful Paper Folding Origami

Folding Images of Buddha of Your Own

By Kawai Atsuko

Published: 2008 by Shunjusha
Pages: 64
Binding: Paperback
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 9784393951323 / 4393951328

Buy from: Amazon.jp

Skill Level : From simple to complex
Clear diagrams? Not the clearest, but manageable
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? Yes
Photos of completed models? Wonderful photos
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? Yes
Overall Impression

This book contains 10 of the late origami master Toyoaki Kawai's models, all on the theme of Buddhism, including manifestations of the deities and religious persons.
The models are lovely and expressive, but the diagrams take some perseverance to follow. A very interesting book for the intermediate folder for exploring Kawai's unique style.

The book comes with 5 sheets of beautiful Japanese paper.

The Models
Model Photo (click for a larger image)
Dharma doll
Bodhisattva of Kannon
Seated figure of Kannon
Image of Buddha having a halo
Stone statue of Jizo wearing a shade
Monk chanting a sutra
Mask of Hannya
Mask of Myouou
Arhat
Buddha of Nirvana