What age is this origami Bag for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “かばん”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami BagかばんBag

A tote bag with a handle. The white part looks like the hole in the handle.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

下のふちを、上へ折り上げる
Fold the bottom edge up.
上に白いところが半分くらいのこるように折ります。
上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る
Fold the top edge down a little.
左右を、ななめに内がわへ折る（持ち手になる）
Fold the left and right sides in at a slant to make the handle.
上はたくさん、下は少しだけ折ります。
下の2つの角を、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！もようやポケットをかいたら、かばんのできあがり！
Finished! Draw patterns or a pocket, and your bag is finished!

How to play

「さいふ」や「めがね」といっしょに作って、おでかけごっこをしよう。

Make a wallet and glasses too, and pretend to go out shopping!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
bagかばん（バッグ）
handle持ち手
carry持ち運ぶ
shopping買い物

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bag for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “かばん”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.