Discover the intricate world of Kusudama paper folding! Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many folded paper modules that were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of pieces of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form ornate spherical sculptures.

In this exciting new book, master paper folder Byriah Loper presents 29 of his original and spectacular Kusudama models, including:

Capstone – a spiky sphere resembling a sea urchin Ortygia – an unusual cube-shaped Kusudama Shakespeare – an elaborate model resembling a ball of flowers Trallia – a ball with petal-like projections that looks like a large chrysanthemum Plus many other amazing models!

Assembling Kusudama is an exciting challenge, however Loper’s clear diagrams and detailed, step-by-step instructions make the art accessible to anyone even if you have no prior origami paper folding experience. And the astounding finished pieces are well worth the effort!