Origami is the art of paper folding. It is derived from the words "ori" which means folding and "kami" which means paper. Kami was changed over to gami due to the way it was pronounced. This art form originated in China back in the first century. It was brought over to Japan by visiting monks in the sixth century.
This became a favorite pastime of the Japanese and they developed several different styles and shapes, many of which were considered to bring good fortune. The most popular Origami shape is the Crane. It is considered to be a symbol of peace. After the terrorist attack in New York on 9/11, thousands and thousands of origami cranes were handmade and sent as a wish for hope and peace. This video will show you step by step instructions for making an origami crane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9VF3gdf_Hk
Origami is a simple and fun thing to do. It is easy to learn and many stores sell guidebooks on Origami and sell special paper to make different shapes.
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