[Haha to Ko no Origami no Hon]
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This book is an aid for mothers in teaching folded paper craft (origami)to
their children. The tradition of paper-folding is not confined to Japan,
but in Japan it has reached the greatest heights of skill as well as
popularity. Every Japanese child learns at home or at school at least a few of the traditional shapes, such as the
crane, helmet and purse. Among the older generation, there are devotees who
show great skill, making highly complex animals, birds, flowers and insects
from folded paper. Origami in Japan goes beyond craft into the areas of
religion and social etiquette; folded papers are used in the preparation of
felicitous symbols - noshi(see above : S-13-1-1/6) being a typical example.
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