Origami Happi Coat Printable Instructions

Have you ever seen those cool-looking “coats” worn by performers in Japanese festivals? They’re called happi (半被) or happi-coats in English. This super-easy tutorial will show you how to fold one of these in less than 5 minutes. It’s perfect for beginners and, similar to the origami kimono , includes a simple squash fold, which is a great way to get started with this folding technique. Origami Happi-Coat

• Designed by a traditional design
• Diagrams by Jimena Candia
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 9
• Number of pages: 3
• Recommended paper: 3 x 6 in (7.5 x 15 cm) origami patterned paper (Chiyogami), half a square
• Folding time: Less than 5 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video