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Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes without cutting or glue. A paper crane is the best-known model. Folding builds patience and geometry skills.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

A traditional origami uses a square sheet.

All about Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes without cutting or glue. A square sheet is folded again and again to make animals, flowers and geometric designs. The paper crane is the most famous origami model.

Origami builds patience, fine motor skills and an understanding of geometry, because each fold creates angles, lines and symmetry. Origami has become popular around the world, and it is used in science and engineering to design folding structures.

๐ŸŽฎ Try it yourself!

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Real-life uses of Origami

  • Folding a paper crane for a friend
  • Making a paper frog or boat
  • Learning geometry through paper folding

Frequently asked questions about Origami

Why are paper cranes special?

In Japan, a thousand cranes are said to grant a wish, and cranes symbolise peace and good health.

Do I need special paper?

Origami paper is thin and square, but you can start with any thin, square piece of paper.

What is kirigami?

A related art that involves cutting paper as well as folding it.