The History and Origin of Origami

The history and origins of origami are as follows:

Offsetting, also known as the art of paper folding or folding, is an art form in which paper is folded, cut, and other techniques are used to create various shapes and patterns. Origami originated in China about 2000 years ago. It first appeared in ancient Chinese rituals for making offerings of gods, animals and other figures. With the passage of time, origami has gradually developed into an educational and entertaining activity, which is very popular among people.

The origins of origami can be traced back to 105 A.D., when Cai Lun of China invented the art of papermaking. This made paper a widely used writing material and laid the foundation for the development of origami. Over the following centuries, origami was spread throughout China, resulting in a variety of different styles and techniques. By the Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.), origami had become a popular folk art, and many people were skilled in producing a wide variety of beautiful origami works.

The art of origami was introduced to Japan during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The Japanese innovated and improved the art of origami, forming a unique Japanese origami style. The representative figure of Japanese origami is Yoshizawa Sho, who is known as the "father of modern origami" and has made great contributions to the development of the art of origami.

With exchanges between countries around the world, the art of origami gradually spread to Europe, America and other places. In Europe, origami was called origami, meaning paper from Japan. Europeans became very interested in the art of origami and have been studying and researching this skill. Today, origami has become an international cultural and artistic phenomenon, attracting countless people.

As an art form with a long history, origami embodies mankind's pursuit of beauty and demonstrates the combination of wisdom and creativity. In the future, the art of origami will continue to flourish, bringing more joy and surprises to people all over the world.

Notes on Origami

1, choose the right paper: in order to ensure the quality and beauty of the work, it is recommended to use materials with thin, flat and unbreakable paper, such as washi paper and cardboard.

2, prepare the necessary tools: origami process may need to use the tools include knives, scissors, rulers, pencils, etc., prepared in advance these tools can make the origami process smoother.

3, carefully read the origami illustrations: before starting origami, you should carefully read the origami illustrations to understand the specific operation of each step, to ensure that the folding is done accurately and correctly. At the same time, you also need to recognize the folding symbols so that you can read the step-by-step diagrams.

4, pay attention to the position and direction of the crease: when folding paper, pay attention to the position and direction of the crease, to avoid the wrong crease, affecting the beauty of the whole work.

5, patience and meticulous completion of each step: origami requires patience and meticulous, each step should be carefully completed to ensure the final work of the exquisite degree.

6, pay attention to finger strength: in the process of origami, finger strength is also very important, too much strength is easy to destroy the paper, too little strength can not form a perfect crease.

7, master the basic folding and paper-cutting method: before starting origami, you need to master several basic folding and paper-cutting method, which is the basis of origami.