Masato - many thanks for the links - I've bookmarked them.

The pics from the dollshop are exquisite - I assume they are top of the market? I've looked at traditional Japanese dolls in shops here & considered buying one/some, but I suffer from lack of space. My favourite japanese shop is closing down & I've bought origami paper as I can always fit a few more sheets into my paper collection. Tho the paper collection lives in a box that formerly held a pair of boots & there's not much room left in the box. I also have a very crowded shelf of japanese ornaments - small wooden dolls, flat paper dolls, fans,

I also enjoyed looking at the google images & printed out an origami figure & might try to copy it.

Brett & Wakana - I made the bookmarks following the Japanese language instructions in a packet of origami paper. I've bought several such kits & have also copied paper dolls I own. I recently bought a bride & intend to copy her, too.

sandra