How to make an origami Masu BasketますのかごMasu Basket
A small basket made from a masu box with a handle. Put flowers or candy in it and carry it.

How to fold
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四つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る(ざぶとん折り)
Fold all four corners to the center.
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上と下のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折り、開く
Fold the top and bottom edges to the center line, then unfold.
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左と右のふちも、まん中の線に合わせて折り、開く
Fold the left and right edges to the center line, then unfold.
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細長い紙を、たて半分に折る
Fold the strip in half lengthwise.
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もう一度、たて半分に折る
Fold it in half lengthwise again.
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両はしを折って折りすじをつける(持ち手の足になる)
Fold both ends and unfold. These parts become the legs of the handle.
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両はしから、はこの高さのところにも折りすじをつける(さしこむ深さの目じるし)
Make another crease near each end, as far from the end as the box is tall. This shows how deep the legs go.
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持ち手を、はこの紙の上に置く
Place the handle across the box paper.
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箱の形に組み立てて、持ち手の足を左右のかべの内側に差しこむ
Shape the box, then push the legs of the handle into the left and right walls.
箱の組み立て方は「ますのはこ」と同じです。
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できあがり!かごのできあがり! 持ち手の足を、左右のかべの内側のすきまに、しっかり差しこみましょう。
Finished! Your basket is finished! Push the ends of the handle firmly into the gaps inside the left and right walls.
Origami English in this model
- unfold開く(元に戻す)
- crease折りすじ(折りすじをつける)
- push押す
- corner角
- edge辺(ふち)
- center line中心線
- square正方形
- triangle三角形
- basketかご
- handle持ち手
- strip細長い紙
- insert差しこむ
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Masu Basket for?
- About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 11 steps, and takes about 18 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- 1 sheet of origami paper + 1 strip (same length, 1/4 as wide) No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “ますのかご” (枡のかご). 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.







