What age is this origami Gift Box for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 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 “プレゼント” (プレゼントの箱). 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 Gift BoxプレゼントGift Box

A flat gift box with a white ribbon. It looks great on a birthday card.

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

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
左右のふちを、まん中の線の少し手前まで折る
Fold the left and right edges almost to the center line.
まん中に、白いすきまを少しのこします。これがリボンになります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（ふたになる）
Fold the top edge down a little to make the lid.
下のふちを、ふたのふちまで折り上げる
Fold the bottom edge up to meet the edge of the lid.
できあがり！上にリボンのむすび目をかいたら、プレゼントのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a bow on top, and your gift box is finished!

How to play

カードにはって、「Happy Birthday!」や「Thank you!」と書いて、おくってみよう。

Glue it on a card, write "Happy Birthday!" or "Thank you!", and give it to someone.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
presentプレゼント
giftおくりもの
ribbonリボン
bowリボンのむすび目（ちょうむすび）
lidふた

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Gift Box for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 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 “プレゼント” (プレゼントの箱). 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.