Collection: Origami Practice Book (Foldable Washi Album)

Accordion-Style Calligraphy Model Books (Ori-tehon)

An Ori-tehon is a traditional Japanese accordion-style book created by folding a long sheet of paper at regular intervals.
It is widely used as a calligraphy or painting model book, either for teachers demonstrating examples or for learners practicing copywork (rinsho).

Although writing directly into an Ori-tehon may feel intimidating at first, boldly recording your practice—especially after long study of classical works—becomes an important personal archive of your progress.
Compared to thread-bound books, Ori-tehon feature a simpler yet durable binding with firm covers, making them practical for repeated viewing and display.
Beyond calligraphy model books, this folded-book format is also commonly used for ceremonial speech papers and formal written documents.