Oxford University Press Creating Lovely Paper-Flower Dolls Creating Lovely Paper-Flower Dolls ISBN: 488996200X

Colorful kusudama balls have been a popular craft among Japanese folks who wanted to remove the negative vibes from their homes. In ancient times, such decorative balls were stuffed with natural perfumes such as musk, cloves, or eaglewood. Kusudama was then covered with brocade or fabric florets, just as Westerners would with a pomander. In this origami version, kusudama folding is used to create small basic pieces that can be put together to make 3-D figures such as angels, fairies, clowns, gnomes, and even a fat Santa. Book specifications: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. Publisher: Japan Publications Trading Co., 2006.