Daruma is a traditional japanese doll, symbol of perseverance and good luck. Fill one eye and make a wish (or set a goal); fill the other one when it is achieved. In this origami Daruma you can fill the eyes by making a simple valley-fold as shown in the gif above! If you like japanese culture, see also the Maneki Neko and the Mount Fuji!
Designed by Jo Nakashima (28/sep/2016)
Difficulty level: low intermediate
My paper: 15cm x 15cm kraft
Origami Daruma Tutorial
Origami Daruma Diagrams
Notice: at first I’ve made these diagrams only for the video, not to be published separately. For this reason, some transitions or steps might not be so clear. If you find some step difficult, you can find more detailed instructions in the video tutorial.
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