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Karakuri by Saka

Paper Animations by Saka Karakuri

These are original Japanese karakuri or "trick mechanism" by Keisuke Saka, one of the world’s best paper engineers. Saka's beautiful designs use only a few moving parts, yet produce elegant (and darkly humorous!) movement. Saka paper automata models are easy to do with complete illustrated instructions. Just cut out, fold, glue and assemble. Recommended for ages 12 and up (younger with adult help).


Teeter Totter by Saka Karakuri
Teeter Totter by Saka Karakuri
Our Price: $9.95

Teeter Totter by Saka Karakuri. The first steps of a budding 'bot. This is Saka’s most popular model. The adorable robot walks as the crank is turned. Kawaii!
Space Patrol Car by Saka Karakuri
Space Patrol Car by Saka Karakuri
Our Price: $19.95

Space Patrol Car is an original Japanese karakuri or "trick mechanism" by Keisuke Saka, one of the world’s best paper engineers. Saka's beautiful designs use only a few moving parts, yet produce elegant (and darkly humorous!) movement.
Smoking Robot by Saka Karakuri
Smoking Robot by Saka Karakuri
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Smoking Robot is an original Japanese karakuri or "trick mechanism" by Keisuke Saka, one of the world’s best paper engineers. Saka's beautiful designs use only a few moving parts, yet produce elegant (and darkly humorous!) movement.
Climate Change by Saka Karakuri
Climate Change by Saka Karakuri
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These are original Japanese karakuri or "trick mechanism" by Keisuke Saka, one of the world’s best paper engineers. Saka's beautiful designs use only a few moving parts, yet produce elegant (and darkly humorous!) movement.
Doomed by Saka Karakuri
Doomed by Saka Karakuri
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Doomed by Saka Karakuri. Turn the crank and this fish flops helplessly on the cutting board. Sad, but darkly humorous.
Maternal Dilemma by Saka Karakuri
Maternal Dilemma by Saka Karakuri
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One worm, three hungry little mouths. What is a mother to do? Feed one, the other two go hungry. The mother robin shifts between the three little ones as they in turn extend their open mouths.