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As discussed in Why origami?, there are many reasons that make origami an attractive option for people who want to explore the ways to apply concepts and techniques from art and craft to the improvement of our mental health.
But as someone who has also tried many different activities (and mastered very few), I can see that it is important to find something that you are drawn to so that you can keep up the motivation and engagement. This is a sure way to get the most out of your time and effort.
Here are some other creative activities that you might want to try, and maybe you'll find the one that resonates with you!
From Japan
From Japan
Kintsugi 金継ぎ for mending and healing:
https://www.invaluable.com/blog/kintsugi/
https://kintsugi-kit.com/pages/3-steps-to-start-kintsugi-at-home
Dorodango 泥だんご for continual refinement:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060603040130/http://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/youkyou/4/english4.htm
Calligraphy for rhythm and control:
https://www.onestrokedragon.com
Kimono art (Tsujigahana dying technique) for unveiled beauty:
https://thekubotacollection.com/museum
Mayu Daruma 繭だるま (silkworm dolls) for working with fragile materials:
https://hibinotanoshimi.net/cocoon_rabbit/
Kumiko 組子 (wood setting) for meticulously calculating, cutting, and arranging interweaving joints:
From around the world
From around the world
Rock stacking for a balanced mind and body:
Rangoli for reminding ourselves of impermanence:
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/rangoli-for-diwali/sQWxwh-VUtKR3A?hl=en
Sand art for reminding ourselves of impermanence:
https://andresamadorarts.smugmug.com/
Calligraphy for control and rhythm:
Pottery for letting go of things you can't control:
https://nolisoli.ph/26585/pottery-letting-go-aleth-ocampo-potter-chef-painter/
Micro-sculptures for dexterity and focus:
https://www.willardwiganmbe.com/
Fruit pit carving 核雕
Other amazing materials / products
Other amazing materials / products
Calligraphy brushes (fude)
Bonsai scissors
http://www.sasuke-smith.com/about3.html
Hagoromo Chalk
Sea silk
Vicuna wool
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicu%C3%B1a_wool
Lotus silk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_silk
Eider down
https://icelandicdown.com/blog/2019/05/10/what-is-eiderdown/
Cashmere goat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashmere_goat
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