Three-dimensional, cut-and-folded paper or paperlike sheet article and a holder for the same

A three-dimensional, cut-and-folded paper or paper sheet article is described. The article comprises a sheet of paper or paperlike sheet folded along a transverse line in two halves which are perpendicular to each other, and a series of cutout parts projecting one from another and erected on one half at intervals, with the cutout parts being parallel to each other and to the other half. The series of projected parts have shapes varying continuously, and such developing shapes can be of any desired form, such as human or animal shapes. Three-dimensional, cut-and-folded paper articles each having a series of shapes varying but continuing in context can be applied to picture books, greeting cards and the like, providing attractive goods in the market.