Chiyogami is traditional Japanese paper that has been printed with a variety of colorful patterns. Those patterns a re as varied as botanical, animal, geometric, celestial, etc., and these patterns are not only related to Japanese life, manners and customs and some of them are also thought to bring good luck and act as talismans against evil. This unique book, combining beautiful chiyogami patterns and creative origami models, will make a great gift for everyone.

Kobayashi is the chairman of the International Origami Association and director of the Origami Center in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Born in 1941, he teaches and lectures origami classes all over Japan. He also organizes programs that use washi (Japanese paper) and origami to foster international exchange and introduce Japanese culture around the world. He published a lot of books on origami.