Discover Origami

Origami is a Japanese word which comes from the words ori (to fold) and kami or gami (paper). It is in Japan that the art first originated, some 1400 years ago.

In its purest form, origami can be defined as the art of manipulating a paper square without being cut, pasted, decorated or mutilated in any way; it may only be folded. This restrictive rule makes origami the most refined of all paper arts, but therein lies its beauty and appeal.

In Japan, it is divided into two categories - the making of no shi, decorations attached to gifts, and the making of plant, animal and human figures. Since the last world war, Origami has become incredibly popular in the West.