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History of Origami

If you're interested in paper folding as a craft, it's helpful to know a little bit about origami history. While no single person can take credit for inventing origami, the art of paper folding is almost as old as paper itself. There are records of Japanese origami history and Chinese origami history dating back to the fifth and sixth century.
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A Brief History of Origami
A brief history of origami reveals how this craft evolved from something suitable for formal Japanese ceremonies to a fun way for people of all ages to express their creativity.

An Introduction to the Art of Folding Paper
If you're interested in how to make origami things, this slideshow provides a brief introduction to the art of folding paper.

A Brief History of Paper Airplanes
Learn about how the hobby of making paper airplanes has changed over the years.

5 Ways to Make Awesome Origami
Learning how to make awesome origami takes lots of practice, but the job will be easier if you keep in mind some basic tips.

1,000 Paper Cranes
Learn more about the legend of the 1,000 paper cranes and how the Senbazuru is used in fundraising and public awareness campaigns.

Miniature Origami Display Ideas
Get ideas for creative ways to use your miniature origami creations to make gifts, jewelry, and home decor items.

Interesting Facts About Origami
Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge of some of the more interesting facts about origami.

Origami Things to Make
An inspirational gallery of origami projects.

A Guide to Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Learn more about Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, a children's book by Eleanor Coerr that has inspired millions of young people to want to learn more about origami in Japanese culture.

What Is Pureland Origami?
Pureland origami, a type of paper folding created by British origami artist John Smith, makes origami accessible to a broader audience.

An Introduction to Kirigami
Kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, may be of interest if you enjoy folding origami models. Kirigami techniques are especially useful for creating unique pop-up cards for birthdays and other special occasions.

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