Origami is a very old Japanese art form that makes intricate shapes from folded paper. The way that this is done is in great contrast to most western forms of crafts with paper which include glue, scissors, staplers, as well as other objects. The objects made in origami often are features of the natural world such as animals and flowers. However in more modern times, the art form has evolved and practitioners of origami have developed new objects reflective of the modern world, such as paper airplanes. The term itself ‘origami’ is a composite word. It is formed from two … Continue reading The Art of Origami