"Like a fish in the water."
Quote - Estonian proverb

It was fun to fold this little one ;-))
Wishing you all a very happy Wednesday !!


Model: origami Opah
Design: Satoshi Kamiya
Got the diagrams from a friend

Paper: 24x24cm red kami paper
FInal size: height 9,5cm, length 8cm

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I entered my room and there she was, and said she wanted to be in the Kamikochi-series…….the next minute she was gone….magic in the air………so here she is ;-)))

Folded from two pieces of blue foil 24x24cm.
Final size height 13cm.

Information found on internet:
""The japanese word 'Karasu' means raven, crow or simply black bird, indicated just group of ravenbirds.

Tengu himself are not a divinity but also a mystic goblin, half man, half bird, lives in deep forests - like elves or trolls. They are excellent masters of martial arts and in legends they were described as transmitter of budo arts to the man.

The Karasu-tengu (烏 天狗, kraaitengu) or kopa-orkonoha-tengu (木葉 天狗, 木 の 葉 天狗) are the oldest Tengu species. They are already appearing in eighth-century Japanese folklore.

These Tengu most resemble a bird in appearance, although there are also stories in which they have a dog-like appearance. Karasu-tengus can fly as well as walk. Of the two tengi species, the Karasu-tengu are by far the most violent. They are very skilled in the use of weapons and are therefore known as the warriors under the tengu. Furthermore, they are very territorial and can be violent towards anyone who pisses them off. Their anger can become so great that they can even terrorize an entire area, but they can also target certain individuals. Sometimes they share their knowledge about weapons with people. Folktales say some of Japan's best swordsmen were trained by Tengu, including historical hero Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune.

Karasu-tengu can be either male or female.""


Model: origami Karasu-Tengu
Design: Satoshi Kamiya
Diagrams in the book 'The Graceful of Origami' by Makoto Yamaguchi

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~~The Symbolism of the Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese maple trees have been considered a symbol of grace personified by many Asian cultures for hundreds of years. Associated with peace and serenity of the world's elements, Japanese maple trees represent balance and practicality and are called "kito" in the Japanese language, which means "calm," "rest" or "at peace." ~~
Info - internet

This origami maple leaf is more an abstract one. I folded it from Japanese textured paper (15x15cm). Final size: width 9cm, height 8cm

Model: origami Japanese Maple Leaf
Design: Satoshi Kamiya
Diagrams in the book: Works of Satoshi Kamiya 2 - 2002-2009 by Satoshi Kamiya

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I noticed yesterday that the activity and amount of visitors on my uploaded photo, was lagging behind than usual on other days, when I post a new photo.
I think that photo (see it in the first comment box) didn't show up in the activity feed for some strange reason. And maybe this one either.....
I wanted to ask you, if you want of course, to let me know if you can see this picture?
Seems I'm not the only one having problems….., but it is annoying.

Have a nice monochrome Thursday ;-)


Model: origami Opah
Design: Satoshi Kamiya
Got the diagrams from a friend

Paper: 24x24cm red kami paper
FInal size: height 9,5cm, length 8cm

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