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November 2024 by Kat
Very cute exhibits throughout the store of what can be made with specialty paper and great selection of paper too!
You can request your paper to be cut down to smaller dimensions if you are planning to travel with them - excellent customer service and would love to visit again.
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October 2024 by Donna Seid
I recently hired Linda Mihara, Origami Master, and owner of Paper Tree-The Origami Store in San Francisco to teach making some basic paper folding objects at a local private birthday party I hosted. We decided upfront on a theme which was creating objects to decorate the home, tree, or presents, for the upcoming holidays. Included were ornaments, mantel pieces, and Star of Davids. She came equipped with papers, instructions, and examples. She was a delight and so patient. The capabilities of the attendees were quite a range, but not one of them felt excluded from being heard or came home empty-handed. She was a delight, cheerful and welcoming. I highly recommend Linda as a teacher of the art of origami as a party, icebreaker, or team-building activity.
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September 2024 by Lily Hill
I didn’t buy anything but really enjoyed walking through it. The employees were very kind and shared cool tidbits about the incredible origami art on display. So cool!
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August 2024 by Jenny
Hard to overstate how much I love this store. I usually feel a bit awkward if I'm just browsing and don't have a set reason for going to a store, but I was in the area and decided to go in. Right away you see some really impressive origami displays that make you want to try it—and luckily they have a setup in the back so you can try a simple model, which of course just makes you want to buy some origami paper and a book. I always come out spending more than I meant to even though I'd never really done origami prior to visiting this store. It very quickly became one of my favorite stores in SF.
They have some handmade paper—some pretty nice stuff for a more serious origami person, but also much cheaper paper for someone just getting started. They have a lot of other cute things, too. I got an origami cloth that holds its shape and will re-fold if you unfold it and toss it around (really worth trying out in store—it's the red crane across from the register). There are also some cute earrings and this fun painting thing that just uses water. My sister liked it so she could practice her brush strokes without wasting paint. They also have some nice paints, but that's not something I really dabble in.
I also really appreciate the people working in the store. The two guys who are often there are very nice, and when I've asked the women in the store questions I feel like they really know what they're talking about and they can give me suggestions. They're also quite nice, and I get the sense they've been doing origami a while.
They also offer a free class on Saturdays over zoom, and old classes are on their YouTube channel. I just really feel that this store really packs a punch when it comes to getting a complete novice started on origami, but they also offer private lessons for someone doing it a bit more seriously. I wish there was a bigger selection in 10in paper, but that's about it. I really do love this store, and I love that it's just across the street from the little grocery store. I go and pick up my paper and head across the street to get some ice cream. A perfect day in J-town.
I will also comment that while I usually walk in to browse, I made an order online and it was filled much faster than the online portal suggested (about 4 hours but it was ready within an hour). There was a mistake with my order but I reached out and it was handled very swiftly and professionally. I think that's worth pointing out because the mistake was minor, and mistakes are bound to happen, but the professionalism really shone through. It really reiterated for me how great the folks at this store are and why I love this place so much. It's just a place that wants you to love origami and art and does what it can to promote that. I strongly recommend coming here.
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June 2024 by Jota Ce
Paper craft store, with a multitude of origami spread out. They sell different stationery items.
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June 2024 by Div Manickam
My kind of shop.. loved walking around the store and created a heart origami too ..
Excited to continue my origami butterfly with 500 cherry blossom 4x4 ...
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May 2024 by Tyler Harding
Fantastic service! Great book, presents, and even an origami station to practice on.
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May 2024 by HJ
unique experience!
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January 2024 by Monica R.
I travelled from Berkeley to successfully search out some beautiful paper to cover a window and was super-impressed with, and appreciative of, the service that I received from a young man in the store. He pulled out several papers that weren't on display and also advised me on adhesives. I wish I had learned his name so that I could insert it here. A beautiful store with wonderful service! Thank you!
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November 2023 by Gema C.
Let's start with the incredible customer service at paper tree. Linda (owner) was very patient,helpful and knowledgeable about every single product. She knows what real Customer service means. Not only that but she explained and showed me the difference between Origami papers and provided very useful information and tips for certain models. If you want Quality, great customer service and someone real to show you how to start your origami projects let me tell you this is the best place to come.! The store has a variety of items and value packs for beginners as well items for the Pros. (Budget friendly as well) After my first visit I returned 3 days later because I was so fascinated with experience and still I was welcome just like the first time.
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November 2023 by Josh Keller
Best origami selection!
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November 2023 by Zonnia Hernandez
Great place, friendly staff, over all just complete awesomeness. There is something for EVERYONE here!
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November 2023 by Ca Er
Beautiful!
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November 2023 by Grace Jones
It's ok
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September 2023 by Naoki Suzuki
Amazing if not best place for all related to orignami. The quality of the products and books displayed are top notch. Must visit if you like this!!
