Origami is originated from a Japanese word ‘Ori’ and ‘Kami’, meaning paper folding. The word ‘Ori’ means to fold and the word ‘Kami’ means paper.

Origami is an ancient art of paper folding that is passed on from one generation to other since ages. The art involves creation of various paper models usually entitled by folding a square piece of paper. the most popular form of origami art are animals, flowers, toys, puppets, geometric shapes and masks.

This ancient art of paper folding was originated around the first century in China. The Chinese called this form of art as zhe zhi. After the spread of origami in China it was widespread to Korea and then to Japan. This traditional art was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk in the sixth century. The Japanese took this traditional art as a pastime which further developed into an intricate and fascinate art form, developing myriad folds, styles and shapes. Origami crane is believed to be a popular and lucky origami model for Japanese.

The introduction of paper making and paper folding to Japan later coincided with the new technology, advancement and development of the Japanese religion. It further became an indispensable part of the Japanese. This was then named ‘Origami’ after the new advancements made by Akira Yoshizawa of Japan. The Japanese quickly took to paper folding as a pastime, developing a number of traditional folds, shapes, and styles, many of which were considered fortuitous for particular occasions or life events. The Crane is a particularly famous lucky origami shape.