Japanese Origami

Origami, whether it be of Japanese or non-Japanese origin, is the art of paper folding. In fact, the word itself, in Japanese, is derived from oru meaning “to fold” and kami, meaning “paper.”

Although using only a small number of different folds, when combined with one another in a variety of ways, these folds are able to create intricate designs. Using a square sheet of paper of varying colors, modern-day origami proceeds without any cutting — a technique that was not strictly adhered to in traditional Japanese origami. In fact, during the Edo era cutting the paper during the creation of the design was allowed together with the use of paper of varied shapes.

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