Mio Tsugawa

Paste Type / ペーストタイプ

Mitsuwari Series Coral swirl / 三つ割シリーズ セイロンライティア

MEMOThis is a variation of the “Tem Tem Temari,” which is assembled with 60 parts. It is part of the “Mitsuwari” series I have been working on since May 2026.Compared to Ornithogalum umbellatum, it is characterized by its petals that open w
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ
Fold lock joint / フォールドロックジョイント

Haroeris’s La Folia / ハロエリスズ フォリア変奏曲

MEMOThis piece assembles the work of "Haloeris" model—assembled using the Arabesque joint originally—with "Folia Variations."I have slightly modified the Haloeris part.While the work is decorated with the "Bidirectional arrows" decorative p
Fold lock joint / フォールドロックジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ

Lilium rubellum / 乙女百合（おとめゆり）

MEMOThis is a variation of the Densho-shinka model.In this piece, the process of gathering the pleats in the Densho-shinka “Bind type” is performed inside out. It has a different feel from the original Densho-shinka; the petals, springing o
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイント

Haroeris’s Folia / ハロエリスズ フォリア

MEMOA piece created using the Folia method to assemble the Haroeris.Some models designed for "Arabesque joints" can also be assembled using the "Folia" connection technique. Like the original Haroeris, this model is decorated with a decorat
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Modular Type / モジュラータイプ

Densho-shinka (Modular-type) / 伝承進化（モジュラータイプ）

MEMOThis is a modular version of the "Densho-Shinka" (Traditional Evolution) design. No glue is required to assemble the parts; much like the "Labyrinth" model, the pieces are connected by intertwining and entangling their flaps through a t
Modular Type / モジュラータイプRoll joint / ロールジョイント
Arabesque joint / アラベスクジョイント

Haroeris / ハロエリス

MEMOThis is a modular-type piece assembled using the "Arabesque Joint"—the same technique used for the "Arabesque" and "Sham" models.It is an evolution of the "Ushas" model and can also be considered a simplified version of "Horus."Unlike U
Arabesque joint / アラベスクジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Modular Type / モジュラータイプ

Labyrinth / ラビリンス

Labyrinth / ラビリンスLabyrinth Different color / ラビリンス 色違いMEMOThese are further evolutions of the "Densho Shinka" (Traditional Evolution) designs.They are modular models assembled without the use of adhesive. Instead of inserting flaps into poc
Modular Type / モジュラータイプRoll joint / ロールジョイント
Fold lock joint / フォールドロックジョイント

Fröbel’s La Folia / フレーベルのフォリア変奏曲

La Folia: Present from Fröbel / フォリア変奏曲: フレーベルの贈り物La Folia: Rhombus / フォリア変奏曲: 菱（ひし）MEMOThese are variations of "La Folia" design. La Folia do not have proper pockets; instead, the flaps are simply inserted into the gaps between the paper l
Fold lock joint / フォールドロックジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ

Densho shinka (Paste type) / 伝承進化（貼り合わせタイプ）

Densho shinka (Paste type) / 伝承進化（貼り合わせタイプ）Densho-shinka with Densho / 伝承進化×伝承Work's DataAuthor© Mio TsugawaCreatedDecember 2005MadeDecember 2005DrawingJuly 2026Number of parts18 piecesPaper size15 cm (Square-paper)Joining materialsGlueJoin
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイント

Folia Natural type / フォリアナチュラルタイプ

Folia Natural type / フォリアナチュラルタイプWork's DataAuthor© Mio TsugawaCreatedDecember 2010MadeDecember 2010DrawingJuly 2026Number of parts30 piecesPaper size7.5cm(Square paper)Joining materialsNot use (Not glued)Joining methodFlap and Pocket joint
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ

Densho shinka (Bind-type) / 伝承進化 (糸括りタイプ)

MEMOThis is a piece created using the traditional "thread-binding" method, where the entire piece is assembled using a needle and thread. It features a part that resembles parts of a traditional kusudama, as well as parts curled like flower
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイント

Mitra’s Folia / ミスラス フォリア

Mitra's Folia / ミスラスフォリアMitra's Folia Different color / ミスラスフォリア 色違いMEMOThis piece combines “Folia” from “Kusudama Suite”—a series of works that explore “how to connect simple shapes”—with “Mitra,” which is connected using Arabesque joints.
Flap and Pocket joint / フラップ & ポケットジョイントModular Type / モジュラータイプ
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ

Mitsuwari Series Ornithogalum umbellatum / 三つ割シリーズ 大甘菜（おおあまな）

MEMOThis is a variation of the “Tem Tem Temari,” which is assembled with 60 parts.It is part of the "Mitsuwari" series I have been working on since last month (May 2026). Tem Tem Temari series is already round and cute, but the “Mitsuwari”
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ
Decoration part / デコレーションパーツ

Pandora Decoration Collection Vol.2 / パンドラ デコパーツコレクション Vol.2

Pandora Ver.Centaurea cyanus / パンドラ Ver.矢車菊MEMOThis is a piece decorated with decoration parts“Centaurea cyanus”. Created in 2016. The decoration parts of Pandora are attached to Pandora parts before assembly. No glue is needed. Adding curl
Decoration part / デコレーションパーツ
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ

Spiraea cantoniensis / こでまり

MEMOThis is a kusudama of Bind type, assembled with threads and strings. It’s a fairly old piece I created back in 2005.I made quite a few Bind Type kusudamas until 2009, but for some reason, I stopped making them after that. When it comes
Bind Type / 糸括りタイプ
Modular Type / モジュラータイプ

Pandora Variations Vol.2 / パンドラバリエーション Vol.2

Pandora's Soft Rime / パンドラの樹氷MEMOThis is a variation of Pandora. The original Pandora was created in 2009. Last month (April 2026), I tinkered with Pandora a bit and found it quite interesting (Pandora Variation Vol. 1), so I've been playin
Modular Type / モジュラータイプMulti modular joint / マルチモジュラージョイント
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ

Mitsuwari Series Yae-kikyou / 三つ割シリーズ 八重桔梗（やえききょう）

MEMOThis is a variation of the Tem Tem Temari assembled with 60 pieces. It is part of the “Mitsuwari Series,” in which the points where five pieces meet and the points where three pieces meet are swapped compared to the standard Tenten Tema
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ
Decoration part / デコレーションパーツ

Pandora Deco parts Collection Vol.1 / パンドラ デコレーションパーツ コレクション Vol.1

Pandora Ver.Dairi / パンドラ Ver.内裏（だいり）MEMOThis piece features a Pandora work decorated with Decoration part of "Dairi".The decoration parts are set without using any adhesive.The name "Dairi" comes from a variety of flowering plum tree.The in
Decoration part / デコレーションパーツ
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ

Kotemari Warabi-ume / 小てまり蕨梅(わらびうめ)

MEMOThis is a 60-piece of Tem Tem Temari, assembled with adhesive. It's part of the Kotemari series, slightly smaller than the regular Tenten Temari. You can curl the swirling spiral section however you like. Whether you curl it inward, out
Paste Type / ペーストタイプ
Modular Type / モジュラータイプ

Pandora Variations Vol.1 / パンドラバリエーション Vol.1

Pandora Color change / パンドラ色変わりMEMOThis is a color variation of Pandora. I’ve altered the folding method slightly so that the back of the paper faces outward.Although Pandora was created in 2009, this was the very first piece I created.パンドラ
Modular Type / モジュラータイプMulti modular joint / マルチモジュラージョイント
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