The History of origami
Paper was first invented around 105 A.D. by the Chinese, and was brought to Japan in the sixth century by monks. Paper was rare, and paper folding was reserved only for ceremonial purposes - often religious in nature. The word origami was created using the Japanese words ori and kami, 'ori' meaning to fold, and 'kami' meaning paper.
Traditional origami has been passed down from generations, but most modern designs have been created by designers. After the Second World War, many people from around the world started to visit Japan, and unintentionally, the pastime art began to spread throughout the world. Now, the art of origami is commonly used by different people of all ages, to create masterpieces and expand the ancient art.
Traditional origami has been passed down from generations, but most modern designs have been created by designers. After the Second World War, many people from around the world started to visit Japan, and unintentionally, the pastime art began to spread throughout the world. Now, the art of origami is commonly used by different people of all ages, to create masterpieces and expand the ancient art.
Kirigami
Kirigami is the Japanese art of cutting paper, similar to origami. The word kirigami comes from the words "kiri" (to cut), and "kami" meaning paper. Symmetry is very important in kirigami, and to make kirigami, one or more sheets must be folded together.
Kirigami differs from origami in the way that cutting and gluing is allowed, forming a major difference between the two forms of art.
An example of kirgami is paper doll chains and snowflakes.
Kirigami differs from origami in the way that cutting and gluing is allowed, forming a major difference between the two forms of art.
An example of kirgami is paper doll chains and snowflakes.
History Of Kirigami
Kirigami was thought to be first used in Japanese temples as a way to make offerings to the gods. By the 17th century, Kirigami was recognized as a true art throughout Asian culture representing wealth, perfection, grace, elegance and man's relationship with the universe.
Kirigami started to become popular around the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. The Americans began to combine Kirigami techniques with a variety of other traditions such as Bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) and Scherenschnitte (German paper cutting craft) to create different types of craft.
Kirigami was thought to be first used in Japanese temples as a way to make offerings to the gods. By the 17th century, Kirigami was recognized as a true art throughout Asian culture representing wealth, perfection, grace, elegance and man's relationship with the universe.
Kirigami started to become popular around the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. The Americans began to combine Kirigami techniques with a variety of other traditions such as Bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) and Scherenschnitte (German paper cutting craft) to create different types of craft.