Origami from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.The small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs.The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane.
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