"Tomoko Fuse is considered a living master of
modular and practical origami." —The New York Times
This incredible book by Tomoko Fuse, Japan's most famous living origami artist,
shows you how to create dozens of amazing geometric kusudama spheres using many
small paper squares that are folded then locked together (without the use of
glue or tape) by the tension of the paper itself!
She provides detailed step-by-step instructions for more than 40 wonderfully
decorative models, including:
- The
skeletal Amaryllis and Unity models, whose delicate frames are filled with
voids and openings
- The
chunky Slash and Patchwork models, with their robust construction and
strong lines
- The
Twist Flower and Tornado—stylish models incorporating triangular color
schemes
- Exquisitely
frilly models, such as the Pomegranate and Iris, bristling with decorative
flourishes
- The
visually striking Spica and Dandelion, boasting spiky zig-zag
cone-encrusted surfaces
- And
so many more!
Tomoko Fuse's Amazing Kusudama Origami features over 650 folding
diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions and photos showing you how to create
each geometric model!
About the Author
Tomoko Fuse is a leading origami artist, teacher
and author. She discovered the art of paper folding as a young child and has
since become known as "The Queen of Modular Origami." Her work has
been exhibited around the world in solo shows in Paris, Tokyo and Dessau,
Germany. She has written over 65 books on origami paper folding art and was a
featured artist in the PBS Nova special "The Origami Revolution." Her
life as an origami artist is portrayed in the new NHK World film
"Unfolding a Life with Origami" (March 22, 2025).