Ori-kami Time!

What is ORIGAMI?

Origami is originated from the word 'ori', which means 'to fold'

and the word 'kami', which means 'papers'.

The Japanese uses the word Origami for paper folding.

Origami, however, did not start in Japan, but it began in China

during the 1st or 2nd century.

It was then spread to Japan sometimes in the 6th century.

During that era, only the high-class community could afford to do paper folding.

In addition, not only the Japanese are involved in paper folding

but the moors, who were from Africa, brought this paper folding art with them to Spain

when they invaded that country in the 8th century.

From Spain, it was spread to South America.

As the trade routes were developed, the art of Origami was the introduced to Europe 

and later to the United States.

The Origami crane has now become a global peace symbol.

Benefits of learning Origami
1- Origami can be used as decorations. You can make various type of origami, framed them

and hang them on the wall in your room.

2 - Making origami can also be one of your hobbies as it helps to fill in your leisure time.

3 - This activity also helps trigger your creativity in creating various shapes of objects just

by using papers.

What do you need?
You just need colourful A4 papers and scissors.
You can use napkins or tissue papers to make it more interesting, 
and don't worry because the steps are just the same.


How to make the Swan Origami?
I have included a video on how to make a swan origami.
So prepare yourselves with all the materials needed
and follow the steps shown in the video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U-pYvBNAQQ