The Art of Origami
Origami is an art form dating from sometime after the 6th century, which
had become an important aspect of Japanese ceremony by the Heian period
(794-1185). The Japanese word "origami" itself is a compound of two
smaller Japanese words: "ori", meaning to fold, and "kami", meaning paper.
From 1954 onwards, origami gained more international interest and has
since become a popular hobby for people of all ages, offering easy
patterns for complete beginners, as well as complicated creations for
those who want more of a challenge.
If you have never tried origami before, it might help to try to master the
basic folds and bases
first.
Origami cranes are the most well-known forms of origami. They are designed after the Japanese red-crowned crane. In Japanese mythology this crane is known as the “Honourable Lord Crane” and its wings carried souls up to heaven. The Japanese name for this model is “Orizuru” which simply means “Folded crane.”
See if you can make an origami crane by using the diagram:
