What age is this origami Origata Gift Wrap 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 “おりがた” (折形). 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 Origata Gift WrapおりがたOrigata Gift Wrap

Origata is the Japanese art of wrapping gifts in folded paper. Look for the red line along the slanted overlap.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左はしを内がわへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left side in.
ここに、つつみたいものをおくと、本当につつめます。
右はしを、少しななめにして重ねて折る
Fold the right side over at a slight angle.
上に重ねたふちを、細く折りかえす
Fold the edge of the top flap back to make a thin stripe.
色の細いすじが出てきます。
上と下のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom edges behind.
できあがり！赤と白の「水引」（かざりのひも）をかいたら、おりがたのできあがり！中に小さなカードやおかしを入れてつつんでみよう。
Finished! Draw red and white mizuhiki cords, and your origata wrap is finished! Try wrapping a small card or a sweet inside.

Fun fact

おりがた（折形）は、むかしからつたわる、紙でものをつつむ作法です。

Origata is a traditional Japanese way of wrapping things in folded paper.

Origami English in this model

edge辺（ふち）
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
colored side色の面（表）
wrapつつむ
cordひも
presentおくりもの
overlap重ねる

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Origata Gift Wrap 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 “おりがた” (折形). 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.