What is Origami?

Origami is an ancient Japanese art of folding paper into a variety of shapes, colors, and thicknesses to create figures, without the use of scissors and glue. Literally translated from Japanese, the term means folded paper. The resulting figures are also called by the same name.

The origin of this art is rooted in China - the birthplace of paper. Paper figures were used in religious ceremonies. This art form was accessible only to the higher classes and was a sign of good upbringing.

The first figures made with origami were cranes, symbolizing rebirth and hope.

After World War II, the ancient Japanese art spread to Europe and America. Today, the paper art is accessible to everyone around the world.

In Asian countries, paper figure competitions are common nowadays. Each year the theme is different:

• "Largest crane"
• "Smallest crane"
• "Most origami made" and so on.

Types

There are various types of origami. Sheets of paper in any color and size can be used and combined to make the figures even more interesting and attractive.

There are figures that can move or take different shapes too.

There are complete origami kits on various themes. They include all the necessary paper elements for creating different figures – animals, insects, birds, cars, planes, boats, ribbons, hearts, boxes and more, using paper of different sizes, shapes, and colors.

Among the types of paper Japanese art, there is so-called modular origami. It involves creating origami from many small identical elements by folding and arranging them together. The elements in modular origami are identical pieces of paper.

What is Origami Made From?

Origami are made by folding paper of different sizes, shapes, and colors.

The ancient Japanese art is created with various types of paper or thin cardboard. Origami paper sheets are available in different colors, enabling the creation of multicolored figures.

Besides using single-colored sheets, you can create origami by combining different sheets for unique results.

What Can You Do with Origami?

Classical origami is made by folding a square sheet of paper. You can also fold sheets of paper of different sizes, thicknesses, shapes, and colors to achieve interesting effects.

By folding paper, you can make all kinds of origami from salt shakers, boats, and airplanes to various animals – dogs, kittens, chicks, swans, dolphins, butterflies, foxes, elephants, zebras, and more.

The most common figures made are boats, cranes, airplanes, trucks, swans, flowers and origami boxes.

You can also make ribbons, flowers, boxes, and all kinds of unique, fairy-tale shapes. And with modular origami kits, you can create animals, birds, insects, plants and others.

Creativity with Paper and Cardboard

Children just love origami. It is amazing how a plain sheet of paper can be turned into anything. This art also teaches children patience, precision and develops their imagination and artistic skills.

Paper art appeals to people of all ages and helps enhance creativity.

Origami making is a creative activity that requires concentration and precision, but it is also a great way to relax.

Origami is also used in jewelry making jewelry. Some artists even make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets from origami. They use little paper sheets in various colors and sizes.

You can use origami to create boxes, phone stands, vases, pencil holders, gift bags and table decorations for parties. There are many techniques to choose from.

Origami is often used for decorations. Various techniques are used to fold napkins into specific shapes or figures, as well as to create themed decorations for different occasions.

There are origami of various difficulty levels – for beginners, intermediate, and advanced. So, you can easily start with the easiest origami forms and progress to the hardest ones. The Japanese paper art is one of the most extensive creative techniques. You can fold anything out of paper!

Origami Materials at EM ART Online Store

In the EM ART online store, you will find everything you need to create your origami – paper in different shapes, colors and sizes, foldable plastic and paper straws and various origami kits.

Why EM ART?

At EM ART, we offer the richest assortment of hobby materials. Here you will find beads, natural stones, hobby and craft materials, art elements, decoration articles, jewelry accessories and stringing, craft tools, as well as gift packaging.

Every creative idea can become a reality with our vast assortment of hobby materials.

Price Range

We offer a wide range of hobby materials at low and affordable prices.

In this category, you will find:

• plastic and paper straws for origami
• origami paper
• modular origami kits

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