Origami is a folding paper Japanese art. This word comes from the Japanese ori (folding) kami (paper). Combining the two words, the pronunciation becomes "origami". Is usually part of a piece of square or rectangular paper, whose sides may be of different colors. Fold it and continue without cut the paper, until you get an ingenious craft. However, Origami Japanese culture, which develops from the Edo period, is not so restrictive about these definitions. Sometimes may cut the paper during the creation of the model, or starting with other forms of paper than the square (rectangular, circular, etc.) If you are curious try make an elephant with one dollar schedule. Watch here one example online, or view the video bellow and make an easy beating heart.. |