The History of Origami
Origami (from oru meaning "folding", and gami meaning "paper") is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
The goal of this art is to create a representation of an object using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably
without gluing or cutting the paper, and using only one piece of paper.
Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make
intricate designs. The most well known form is probably the Japanese paper crane.
There is much speculation as to the origin of origami. It is generally believed that most of its modern developments
occurred in Japan; however, there have also been independent paperfolding traditions in China, Germany, and Spain,
among other places.
Origami had already become a significant aspect of Japanese ceremony by the Heian period of Japanese history.
Samurai warriors would exchange gifts adorned with noshi, a sort of good luck token made of folded strips of paper.
Origami butterflies were used during the celebration of Shinto weddings to represent the bride and groom.