You'll need Shockwave plugin before you can start. If you don't have it, you can download it HERE . O rigami is a traditional Japanese pastime where a single square of paper is folded in different ways to create shapes like cute animals and beautiful plants. The best known origami shape, which many children learn from their parents or grandparents, is the crane. Other shapes include flowers, butterflies, crabs, and even difficult creations like Christmas trees.
Origami is especially popular among girls.
T he practice of origami began in the early 700s, when paper was first introduced to Japan. At first paper was folded to make decorations for use in religious ceremonies at shrines, but gradually people came to use it in their regular lives as well. Later, origami continued to be used in traditional ceremonies, but the women of the imperial court began to fold dolls and other shapes for their amusement. O rigami is rapidly becoming more popular in countries throughout the world. Some associations of origami lovers are Origami USA and the British Origami Society .