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paper foldingJapanese origamiArt of folding objects out of paper without cutting, pasting, or decorating. Its early history is unknown, but it seems to have developed from the older art of folding cloth. Origami has reached its greatest development in Japan, with hundreds of traditional folds and an extensive literature dealing with the art. There are two types of Japanese folds: figures used in ceremonial etiquette, and objects such as animals, flowers, furniture, and human figures. Some objects have amusing action features; best known is the bird that flaps its wings when its tail is pulled. Paper folding has also flourished in Spain, South America, and Germany. OrigamiThe code name for Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC. See Ultra-Mobile PC. origami the art or process, originally Japanese, of paper folding www.origami.com www.paperfolding.com www.origami-usa.org How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Young adult librarian Beth Gallego showed the participants how to make non-bake cookies and an origami box in which to put them. Inspired by such diverse sources as origami and jellyfish, this remarkable 'floating' structure caught the judges' imagination. Designed for all ages, the activities feature everything from animations of a piano hammer striking a string to a build your own origami piano. |
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