{"id":1033229,"date":"2025-09-04T04:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/origami.me\/?p=1033229"},"modified":"2026-03-04T23:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T04:24:35","slug":"koi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/origami.me\/koi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fold an Origami Koi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This graceful origami koi was designed by Riccardo Foschi, a talented Italian artist known for his unique and easily recognisable style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Folded from a rectangle, this model brings out the flowing beauty of a koi fish with a striking color change at the tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes this design particularly fun is how well it works with colored or pre-painted paper. A bold red, gold, or patterned sheet can really evoke the markings of real koi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this tutorial, I\u2019ll show you two tail variations: a simpler one and a more natural, fin-like shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a calm and rewarding project, with no complex folds, just a few steps that call for a bit of precision. And since you can make two koi from a single square, you might find yourself folding a whole pondful in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origami Koi Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n