What age is this origami Geta Sandal for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “げた” (下駄). 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.

★First Fold Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Geta SandalげたGeta Sandal

Geta are wooden sandals often worn with a yukata. This is a geta seen from above. Make two to get a pair.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、左と右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the left and right edges to the center line.
上と下のはしを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the top and bottom edges behind a little.
4つのかどを、うしろへ小さく折る
Fold the four corners behind a little.
かどがまるくなって、げたの形になります。
できあがり！赤い「はなお」（ゆびを入れるひも）をかいたら、げたのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the red strap (hanao) for your toes, and your geta is finished!

Fun fact

げたは、木の台に「はなお」というひもをつけた、日本のはきものです。下に「歯」という2まいの板がついていて、歩くとカラコロと音がします。

Geta are Japanese wooden sandals with a strap called a hanao. Under the sole are two wooden pieces called teeth, and they go "karakoro" when you walk.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
white side白い面（裏）
sandalサンダル・はきもの
strapひも
wooden木の
toe足のゆび

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Geta Sandal for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “げた” (下駄). 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.