Origami art

Origami is the folding of various figures from plain paper. This type of needlework is one of the most original.

Origami is the folding of various figures from plain paper. This type of needlework is one of the most original. The art of origami is believed to have originated during the birth of paper technology (Japan). The technique was used in worship as early as the 11th century. The gifts that people gave to the Gods were placed in sanbo, made in a style similar to origami. At the end of the 16th century, origami was already a very popular craft. It was during this period that people made the first paper figures.

The Japanese passed on the art to Europeans in the late 19th century through the creation of paper cranes, frogs, fish, and so on. At one time, the Spaniards also folded figures, but they used fabric rather than paper, which was expensive at that time.

Quite quickly, the art of origami spread throughout all countries of the world. Again, the Japanese were original trendsetters. For example, in South America, Spanish technology still prevailed. Miguel Umanumo, a famous poet and philosopher, wrote a series of books teaching the art of origami, and, moreover, he himself was an ardent fan of the art of paper folding. This art came to Russia quite quickly, but the facts of penetration into the territory of our country are unknown.

In France, magicians made origami and showed their works to the audience. In just a few seconds, an interesting figure was created from an ordinary sheet of paper. Lewis Carroll, Leonardo da Vinci, Houdini and other famous people were also ardent lovers of the art of origami.

Anyone who is interested in origami has obviously heard about Akira Yoshizawa, the most famous master from Japan. He wrote the book “The ABCs of Origami,” which provides guidelines for creating various figures. Thus, this simple art unites residents of all countries of the world who practice this craft.