ORIGAMI

Origami is the art of folding paper that is associated with Japanese culture. In modern times like now, the word origami is usually used to describe various kinds of activities related to the art of folding. The purpose of origami itself is to turn flat paper into something shaped through folding. Modern origami generally prevents the use of glue, scissors or marks on paper.

What is the origin of origami?
Many say that origami actually comes from China. But judging from its origin, origami comes from Japanese. Ori which means folding and gami which means paper. Historically, origami in Japan began in 610 AD, where origami was included in Shinto rituals. Paper folds are formed into god symbols and hung on the temple as material for offerings. But at that time, his name was not origami, but was still known as orikata, orisui, or orimono.

Origami types
Along with its development, this origami began to have many types. There are 6 types of origami known. What's the type of origami, hmm?

Origami Action
Who says the origami can't be played? Apparently there is something that can be played and moved too. The movable Origami was given the origami action name. Examples of origami actions include jumping frog, star ninja, and moving cube.

Origami Modular
Modular origami is an origami that combines a number of identical pieces to become a complete model. Usually the origami pieces are really simple. But the gluing between these pieces makes it complicated. Usually this modular form of origami is a building, animal, or flower.

Wet-folding
If wet-folding origami is a bit unique. The problem is that the paper you are going to make origami should you wet it first to be flexible and can be formed into the object you are calling.

Pureland origami
What is meant by pureland origami is origami, which follows the conditions, it is not permissible to use tools, such as not being able to use cutters or glue. So really rely on your folding skills.

Kirigami
Kirigami is a Japanese term for cutting paper. Usually this technique is applied in making pop-up cards. The result is cool, it can be like 3D.

Origami tessellations
Origami tesselations are origami made by combining several shapes into one and producing a more complex origami. This type of origami is the most popular origami.