Paper symbolism
Just as the process of creating an origami masterpiece comes with a series of subtle steps, the art form itself was a gradual evolution. The term ‘origami’ comes from the Japanese words ‘ori’, meaning ‘folding’, and ‘kami’, meaning ‘paper’. This literal translation defines the art, which involves creating sculptures from single sheets of paper. No cuts are made, and no attachments are added. The shapes are made purely by folding.