The Art of Origami Paper Folding

Origami, a Japanese art form, is the skill of folding paper. The word "Origami" comes from the Japanese words "ori" meaning fold or bend and "kami" meaning paper. The term "Origami" was only used starting from 1880; before that, the Japanese used the word "orikata" to describe this practice.

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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.

Just from one sheet of paper to create such intricate and beautiful products

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 a 7-pointed star Origami
How to fold a 9-pointed star Origami
Another pattern of Origami star

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 a mischievous elephant Origami

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 a simple ship shape Origami

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.

The art of Origami paper folding with a chicken shape

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.

Wind chime with paper cranes
Wind chime with small stars and unique star balls
Stick these colorful stars to decorate your wall
Your house will be very impressive with these great ideas!

Great ideas for this year’s Christmas season!

Your Christmas definitely can’t lack this star ball
This Christmas season, you don’t have to think about how to decorate your home anymore.

What is the purpose of Origami?

Not only a traditional beauty, Origami paper folding art also has very special effects

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!

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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”.