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Pegase.jpg designed by F. Kawahata]] Origami (Japanese: 折り紙 ori, to fold, and kami, paper lit. "folding paper") is the art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns. Origami refers to all types of paper folding, even those of non-Japanese origin.

Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper, whose sides may be different colors, and usually proceed without cutting the paper. Contrary to most popular belief, traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603-1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper during the creation of the design (Kirigami 切り紙) or starting with a rectangular, circular, triangular or other non-square sheets of paper.

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gravitysra1nbow (gravity's rainbow) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:44:01 -0000
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New bookmarks are up in my Etsy shop! Some really beautiful origami paper ones, plus upcycled ones too! http://bit.ly/6ipyui
ZenithJade (Andrea) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:19:06 -0000
New bookmarks are up in my Etsy shop! Some really beautiful origami paper ones, plus upcycled ones too! http://bit.ly/6ipyui
And no, you don't fold timespace like origami. If you could, you'd be god.
NanoPulp (NekoNanoPulp) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:14:37 -0000
And no, you don't fold timespace like origami. If you could, you'd be god.

 
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Folded Square - Supplier of a range of Origami-based products available worldwide.
Meta Description: [ Folded Square origami supplies quality origami paper and 26 different origami modelling packs. ]

Japanese Paper and Origami Supplies - Offers a wide selection of paper and books plus Japanese washi and yuzen paper.
Meta Description: [ Internet retailer of Origami Papers, origami books and Japanese papers. International orders are TAX FREE. We ship anywhere in the world. Also links to other origami sites. ]

Kim's Crane - Supplier of books and papers from around the world.
Meta Description: [ Origami books and paper supplier ]

500 L Paper Design - Paper folding craft for greeting cards and scrapbooks.
Meta Description: [ L. Paper Designs is your source for Tea Bag Paper and original designs utilizing this unique folding technique. Our kits feature the highest quality imported Tea Bag Paper along with easy to follow instructions that will have you creating one of a kind greeting cards in no time! ]

Origami Papers UK - A catalogue of papers from single plain colour to handmade washi. Also has a brief explanation about origami origin and uses.
Meta Description: [ Japanese origami papers for Japanese and western paper crafts ]

Origamido - Offers a range of design, production, and instructional services and products for origami and the paper arts.

Paper Jade - Offer handmade and regular origami paper from Japan.

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