What is origami? Well, many of you must be making representations of various objects like aero planes, ships, flowers etc. by folding paper in order to entertain your children without knowing the actual name of this art. You would be surprised to know that this folding of paper is what we call origami.
As to its history, origami is an ancient Japanese art. In the beginning paper was very expensive. Only the rich could afford it. Samurai warriors used to exchange gifts with each other with a form made of folded paper called noshi.
Now origami has become an extensive creative art all over the world. There are innumerable kinds of folds which are used to produce some awesome figures that astonish the spectators all around the globe. Once you master the basic ones e.g. pleat, wrap and reverse fold etc., this art becomes as easy as ABC.The importance of this art is manifold. What is interesting about this art is that it is not merely a source of entertainment but also a means of earning handsome income. Moreover, it is an effective form of exercise. It employs both mind and hands simultaneously to enable you to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
There are vast networks of prestigious origami organizations established round the globe which are working ardently for promotion of this art.
Thus, in today’s mechanical world which imparts but depression to the masses, origami is a colorful and capturing art which enables the distressed man to get rid of his otherwise unconquerable stress of daily life.
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