What age is this origami Kimono for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 6 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 “きもの” (着物). 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 KimonoきものKimono

A Japanese kimono. The white side of the paper becomes the collar. Patterned paper looks really pretty.

4 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、左右のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the left and right edges to the center.
まん中に、折りすじを先につけておくとかんたんです。
上のうちがわのかどを、ななめに外へ折る
Fold the top inner corners out at an angle.
白いえりができます。
下のうちがわのかどを、ななめに外へ折る
Fold the bottom inner corners out at an angle.
これがそでになります。
下の部分を、うしろへ折り上げる
Fold the bottom part up behind.
そでが、左右に出てきます。
できあがり！おびをかいたら、きもののできあがり！好きなもようもかいてみよう。
Finished! Draw the obi belt, and your kimono is finished! Add your favorite pattern, too.

Fun fact

きもののまん中にまく、はばの広いぬのを「おび」といいます。

The wide cloth belt worn around the middle of a kimono is called an obi.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
kimonoきもの
collarえり
sleeveそで
beltおび（ベルト）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Kimono for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 6 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 “きもの” (着物). 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.