Origami, not only popular in Japan, but also in many other countries including Vietnam, is also an art form that attracts many people. Origami combines simple folding techniques to transform a square piece of paper into complex, non-cutting shapes.
Archaeologists do not have an exact answer. But everyone understands that paper production technology from China was imported into Japan in the 7th century.
After this import, the Japanese people applied and modified many manufacturing methods as well as paper making materials, forming a unique paper culture with rich, high-quality paper materials (folded multiple times without tearing, soft, durable, and beautiful…
That is the type of paper that the Japanese are proud to have in the world with the name “Washi”). It is from there that the unique art of Japanese Origami was born.
Since its appearance, Origami has become a traditional pastime of the Japanese people and is gradually becoming popular worldwide.
With just a small square sheet of paper, we can fold it into various different shapes like cute animals or beautiful flowers.
Due to the simplicity of the materials used in this subject, it is easily loved everywhere.
Many Japanese people enjoy this game at home as well as in school.
Origami models that are most well-known are those that children are taught by their parents or grandparents, such as a swan (crane).
Other shapes include flowers, butterflies, crabs, and even difficult shapes like Christmas trees. Origami is especially loved by little girls.
How to fold a Origami star
In the art of Origami paper folding, there are many ways to fold a star. However, today I will introduce you to the easiest 2 models. So let’s try it and share the results with me!
How to fold an Origami dog face
How to fold an Origami elephant
A large elephant can be made small with just a square piece of paper. The elephant looks really cute, isn’t it?
How to fold an Origami boat
In addition to folding a simple boat shape, you can also decorate and create to make your artwork more impressive, vivid.
How to fold an Origami sumo wrestler
How to fold an Origami pig face
How to fold an Origami chicken
The art of Origami paper folding is truly miraculous! With just a few simple folds, you can create the shape of a chicken.
How to fold an Origami mother and baby penguin
The lovely mother and baby penguin can also be made from a square sheet of paper. The making is so easy, isn’t it?
How to fold an Origami fish
How to fold an Origami winged heart
How to fold an Origami cherry blossom
How to fold an Origami squirrel
A few decorative objects made from the art of Origami paper folding
If you want a creative living space, you can decorate your own house with the Origami patterns you can make.
Great ideas for this year’s Christmas season!
What is the purpose of Origami?
The effects of Origami on psychology
Origami is a gentle and meticulous art. It has proven to have soothing effects on the nerves, cure insomnia and combat stress in many cases.
Many doctors and physical therapists have used origami as a useful physical and mental therapy.
Dr. Ronald S. Levy, at the 2nd International Origami Conference on Education and Therapy, called for the use of origami to rehabilitate hand functions and therapies.
The effects of Origami on mathematics
The creation of new origami patterns involves many geometric rules. It is not by chance that origami masters can create complex patterns.
Origami masters have the motto “What you see, I can imagine; What you imagine, I can fold.”
Folding paper brings a lot of geometric and even abstract geometric cognition: recognizing triangles, squares, hexagons, bisecting rays, segments, lines, spatial figures, 3-dimensional shapes…
Above is a collection of ways to fold Origami paper. Try it and share your results with me.
Wish you success!
The Art of Paper Folding: Origami Techniques
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The word “Origami” comes from two Japanese words, “ori” meaning fold or to fold, and “kami” meaning paper. The term “Origami” was first used in 1880, before that, the Japanese used the word “orikata”.
