What age is this origami Little Money Envelope (Pochibukuro) for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “ぽちぶくろ” (ポチ袋). 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 Little Money Envelope (Pochibukuro)ぽちぶくろLittle Money Envelope (Pochibukuro)

A small envelope for New Year money or a little message card. The white corner makes it stylish.

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

How to fold

左のふちを、3分の1くらいの所で折る
Fold the left edge in, about one third of the way.
右のふちを折って、左に重ねる
Fold the right edge over so it overlaps the left flap.
前の1まいの左上の角を、ななめに折る
Fold the top left corner of the front flap down at an angle.
白いところが見えて、かざりになります。
上のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top end behind.
下のはしも、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom end behind.
できあがり！上のふたを開けて、中に小さく折ったお金やカードを入れたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the top flap and slip in folded money or a small card. Your little envelope is finished!

Fun fact

「ぽち」は関西のことばで「ほんの少し」という意味。気持ちばかりのお礼やお年玉を入れる小さなふくろを「ぽちぶくろ」とよびます。

"Pochi" is a Kansai word meaning "just a little." A small envelope for a modest gift or New Year money is called a pochibukuro.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
envelopeふうとう
giftおくりもの
cardカード

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Little Money Envelope (Pochibukuro) for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “ぽちぶくろ” (ポチ袋). 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.