Mari Ono is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Born in Japan, she has lived in the United Kingdom for many years with her artist husband, Takumasa, where they both work to promote Japanese arts and crafts. Her previous books include the bestselling Origami for Children, as well as Origami Farm, How to Make Paper Planes, Dinogami, Wild and Wonderful Origami, and Origami for Mindfulness, all published by CICO Books.