How to Make an Origami Yukata

A Yukata is traditional summer wear in the Japanese culture. Combine the Japanese paper craft of Origami with the Yukata to get a miniature version of the garment. Making a Yukata from Origami is somewhat difficult, making this project best suited for experienced paper crafters.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Origami paper

1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise and then unfold it. Fold the paper in half width wise, and unfold it.

2. Bring the two sides of the paper in to the center fold line, and crease them. Keep the sides folded. Fold the edges of each side in 1/4 of an inch. Make a hard crease on the fold. Unfold the right side.

3. Start at the horizontal fold on the left side, and fold the corner back 45 degrees to expose the white part of the paper. Fold the corner back on itself 1/8 of an inch. Crease the folds.

4. Pull the right side of the paper over so that it overlaps half of the left side, make a crease. Fold the right corner to a 45 degree angle, starting 1/4 inch below the center crease line. Fold the edge of the corner back on itself 1/8 of an inch, to expose the colored paper.

5. Locate the vertical crease lines on each side of the Yukata. Fold the paper backwards at these lines, and crease them.

6. Mark the top half of the Yukata into thirds. Fold the upper two thirds of the paper garment backwards to form the sleeves of the Yukata. Add a small strip of contrasting paper at the waist of the Yukata for the belt.