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How to Get Started With Origami
The ancient art of paper folding began long ago in China around the year 100 AD and eventually took hold in Japan by the year 600 AD. Many books have been published on the art of paper folding and they all use the same symbols for instructions on folding. These instructions were made by Akira Yoshizawa and are still used to this day. These symbols define the art of paper folding and make instruction... [Read more]
Everyday Origami
Origami, the ancient art of paper folding has been used throughout the centuries for many purposes. For some it was used as a way to show thanks and appreciation, for others it was a way to honor a fellow soldier and show him respect and for others, it was a path to hope. No matter what the reasons are for creating origami, there are numerous applications where it can be used in normal day-to-day life. Let’s... [Read more]
Origami as a Therapeutic Tool
Millions of people all over the world are troubled with many various mental issues and, for some of these problems, origami has been found to be a very helpful therapeutic tool. As far back as, at least recorded, 1914, Origami has been used to help people with various problems ranging from being withdrawn to lack of attention. In 1914, Charles Sydney Gibbes of the UK was tutoring a young boy who was... [Read more]
Origami Time Line
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into various designs and styles. It can be done with the smallest scraps of paper up to any size paper imaginable, as well as manageable. Almost anything can be created with this amazing art form from birds, to people and even three-dimensional buildings. The history of Origami is a very long one beginning in China around 100 AD and moving forward to the... [Read more]
Designing the Fold – Origami Design
In 100 AD, when Origami was first invented, designing the piece took serious effort and planning because paper was not cheap. The artist had to envision the finished piece emerging from a single flat piece of paper as a fully realized three-dimensional piece of art. At first, this was a very difficult task and only true masters could do it. As time progressed and more and more people were able to enjoy... [Read more]
Origami Paper
Origami, the art of paper folding, is an ancient art created in China but made popular in Japan of the 6th century. Back then, only the rich and powerful could afford to practice this art because making paper was time consuming and expensive and the average person could not afford it. Now, with paper being something that is easily and inexpensively produced, anyone can take to paper folding. When it... [Read more]
What is Origami?
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and it is made up of the words “ori”, meaning folding, and “kami” meaning paper. Origami however did not originate in Japan rather it was begun in China sometime during the first or second century. It later found its way to Japan sometime during the sixth century. When it first began, paper was not as plentiful a commodity as it is... [Read more]
Origami Decorations
If you want o spruce up an area that’s normally kind of bland, origami is a great way to do just that. Using the ancient art of paper folding is an excellent way to bring a little personalization and creativity into places where you work or even in your home. All you need is a little time, some paper and string and you are ready to go. The even popular crane Origami works in a couple of ways... [Read more]
Origami as Gifts – Past and Present
Back in Japan during the 6th Century AD, origami began to become wildly popular with the ruling and richer classes. Because of the expense of paper, the poorer people, which means most of them, were unable to practice this art form. Origami was given as gifts to show affection or as respect between lovers and even from soldier to soldier. A gift of Origami was considered to be a very special gift and... [Read more]
Meditation Through Origami
Through the practice of meditation, a person can become very relaxed and it can also help with finding inner peace. There are a lot of ways to go about meditating and one of them is through the practice of simple Origami. Because of the focus needed to complete origami, it goes hand in hand with meditation as a way of relaxing the body and mind. Throughout history, there have been many ways to meditate;... [Read more]
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