What age is this origami Noshi (Gift Decoration) for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “のし” (熨斗). 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 Noshi (Gift Decoration)のしNoshi (Gift Decoration)

Noshi is a decoration put on gifts for happy occasions. A red stripe peeks out from the middle of a long white shape.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左と右のふちを、まん中の線の少し手前まで折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left and right edges in, almost to the center line.
まん中に、色のすじを少しあけておきます。
左と右のはしを、もう一度内がわへ折る
Fold the left and right sides in again.
白い細長い形のまん中に、色のすじが見えます。
下のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom edge behind.
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the two top corners behind.
のしの、とがった頭の形になります。
できあがり！まん中に黄色い細い帯をかいたら、のしのできあがり！おくりものやぽちぶくろにはってみよう。
Finished! Draw a thin yellow strip in the middle, and your noshi is finished! Stick it on a present or a gift envelope.

Fun fact

のしは、もともと「のしあわび」という、うすくのばしてほしたあわびを、おいわいのおくりものにそえたものです。

Noshi started as thin strips of dried abalone that people attached to gifts for celebrations.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
colored side色の面（表）
giftおくりもの
celebrationおいわい
strip細長いもの
wrapつつむ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Noshi (Gift Decoration) for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “のし” (熨斗). 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.