What age is this origami Daruma Doll for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “だるま”. 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 Daruma DollだるまDaruma Doll

A red daruma doll with a white face. Fold the four edges in to leave a white window for the face.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のふちを折り上げる
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom edge up.
赤いおなかになります。はばは、紙の5分の1くらい。
上のふちを、少し下へ折る
Fold the top edge down a little.
左右のふちを、少し内がわへ折る
Fold the left and right edges in a little.
左右で同じはばに。まん中に白い四角（顔）が残ります。
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the two top corners behind at an angle.
下の2つのかどを、うしろへ小さく折る
Fold the two bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！目・まゆ・ひげをかいたら、だるまのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the eyes, eyebrows and beard, and your daruma is finished!

Fun fact

だるまは、ねがいごとをするときに、かた方の目をかき、ねがいがかなったら、もう片方の目をかく習わしがあります。

People paint one eye on a daruma when they make a wish, and paint the other eye when the wish comes true.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
doll人形
wishねがい
eyebrowまゆ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Daruma Doll for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “だるま”. 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.