Origami is the art of folding paper without cutting or using any adhesive. The exact origin of origami is still unknown, although some believe that it must have begun after the invention of paper in China around 105 AD.
The term "origami" is a Japanese one. Oru = to fold. Kami = Paper.
Paper was considered as a luxury item in ancient Japan. It was used for religious purposes by monks, in weddings or as a symbol of purity.
Some types of origami are:
Wet Folding
As the name suggests itself, water is used to make curves which then stiffen as they dry. You can check out the video below to see what kind of effect this technique can give!
Action Origami
Such type of paper folding is interactive and one movement leads to the other one. For e.g, Fortune Teller. I found this really nice video of an action origami cube :)
Modular Origami
These are a combination of units, which means it uses multiple papers. These papers are then arranged together to form the main structure.
Kirigami
Though it involves cutting of the paper, it is considered as a variation of origami. This also requires a lot of patience and practice as in origami! Check out this link for some cool star wars kirigami!
While searching more on origami I came to know about a physicist named Robert J. Lang who is also an origami artist! Dr. Lang's work has been a motivational factor for me by seeing how he has combined the art of origami with science & has definitely made me think how I can combine the same with interiors :)
If you are interested in origami, then check out this link which contains the work of Dr. Lang in a little more detail. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this & let me know if you have ever tried some origami!
Till then..
Keep Creating
Lots of Love <3