Introducing Japanese Origami
Origin of Japanese Origami
- It is not known exactly when origami began in Japan. However, during the Muromachi period, when samurai ruled, origata, the method of wrapping gifts and letters in paper, developed as a method of etiquette for the samurai, and this tradition continued into the Edo period. I was told. This origata is considered to be one of the origins of Japanese origami, which continues to this day.
- In the Edo period, paper began to be mass-produced, and origami as a game spread to the general public. Books that introduce ukiyo-e and kimono patterns from the early 18th century still depict origami cranes, the most common form of origami in Japan. In 1797, "Secret Senbazuru Origata" was published, which is said to be the world's oldest book on Yugi Origami. This book introduces renzuru, which involves folding multiple connected cranes from a single sheet of paper.
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Japanese origami spreading around the world It was after the Second World War that Japanese origami was recognized as art and spread throughout the world. Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005), an origami artist, played a major role in this. Yoshizawa created a succession of highly artistic origami, full of vitality, modeled after animals. Yoshizawa held exhibitions and seminars around the world, and worked diligently to spread origami overseas. Therefore, Yoshizawa is still respected by origami artists not only in Japan but also overseas.
- Lillian Oppenheimer (1898-1992), an American who interacted with origami artists from all over the world, including Yoshizawa, worked to popularize origami in the United States. suggested to use. Thanks to this, origami has become a commonly used word in the world.
The charm of origami
- American origami artist Michael Schall (1949-95) left us with the words, ``Origami can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime.'' The charm of origami is exactly what it says, it is a piece of paper that anyone can enjoy.
- Furthermore, you can connect with people through origami. Even if you don't understand the language, everyone will be very happy if you make origami and give it to them. What I enjoy most is being able to interact with people through origami. Now you can easily learn how to make origami on the internet. If you learn how to fold origami that you like, it will be very useful for interacting with any person.
