Synopses & Reviews
Place an origami dragon on the left side of your desk to bring prosperity to your endeavors. The ancient art of paper folding meets feng shui in this highly original and attractive book package. A "wallet" inside the cover contains 20 sheets of origami paper to enable you to create unique projects that will bring harmony and happiness into your home. Each of the projects calls for a zen-like concentration and fosters a feeling of calm and relaxation. The art of paper folding is almost as old as the invention of paper itself and is known today by the Japanese word origami. But there can be more to origami than making paper cranes, as the very of act of folding stimulatesand enriches the mind. The authors combine this meditative quality of origamiwith the principles of feng shui to offer a method for creating a sense of balance in our minds and bodies and in our homes. Steve and Megumi Biddle, paper-craft experts, based the 10 projects in this book on the underlying premise that everything in our surroundings, down to the smallest details of furnishings and decor, can either further our aims in life or work against us. By understanding the subtle currents of energy that flow through the universe, we can create a tranquil place in our home or office. Each of the projects follow the procedures developed by the Nippon Origami Association and feature easy-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated directions. The projects range from the anima's of the Chinese Zodiac to Animal Guardians (Red Phoenix, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Green Dragon) that represent key feng shui spirits, and Good Luck Symbols such as the frog and lily pad and the lotus flower. Beautifully designed, Origami for Harmonyand Happiness will be treasured by all who use it.