I designed the origami Neko (cat, in japanese) in february 2010 and it is one of my first origami creations. This paper used in the picture above is Copper Tissue-foil, from origami-shop, but standard origami paper works too. Download the PDF or watch my video tutorial to learn how to fold it!

Origami Neko (Cat) designed by Jo Nakashima
Design date: February/2010
Difficulty Level: simple
Suggested paper size: 10cm x 10cm (special paper is not required)

Origami Neko tutorial

Origami Neko Diagrams

New diagrams made in 2023. You can see also the old pdf in this link.

Origami Neko diagrams - page 1
Origami Neko diagrams - page 2
Origami Neko diagrams - page 3

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