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Origami Lesson 1

Origami, originating from the Japanese words for 'to fold' and 'paper', evolved from the elite art form of the past to a popular hobby today, particularly after the introduction of mass-produced paper in the Edo period. The technique of paper making, brought to Japan from China in the 7th century, led to the creation of 'washi', a unique paper that facilitated the development of origami. While origami spread to Europe in the 12th century, it did not achieve the same level of popularity as in Japan, but has since been recognized for its educational value and creativity.

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Origami Lesson 1

Origami, originating from the Japanese words for 'to fold' and 'paper', evolved from the elite art form of the past to a popular hobby today, particularly after the introduction of mass-produced paper in the Edo period. The technique of paper making, brought to Japan from China in the 7th century, led to the creation of 'washi', a unique paper that facilitated the development of origami. While origami spread to Europe in the 12th century, it did not achieve the same level of popularity as in Japan, but has since been recognized for its educational value and creativity.

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LO 1:Trace the history & development of origami,

paper mache (vases) production


TLE_HEHC9-12OP-IIIac10
1.1 Discuss history and development of
Origami
History of Origami
Origami was initially known as orikata and eventually
it became known as origami. The term origami comes from
the Japanese words “ori”, meaning to fold and “kami”,
meaning paper. It is not known why this term was chosen,
however it has been suggested that the word was adopted
in the kindergartens because the written characters were
easier for young children to write.
The technique of paper making introduced into Japan
by China during the early seventh century. It underwent
considerable changes in its manufacturing process in Japan,
giving rise to a type of paper called “washi”, possessing dual
qualities of resilient sturdiness and softness which prevents
tearing when it is handled. Washi, considered as a unique
and a distinct type of Japanese paper, kindled many forms
of cultural creativity and origami is one of them.
Origami made to assume concrete shapes of,
for example, a crane or boat which is regarded as
origami for pure enjoyment. It began to be made
sometime around the beginning of the Edo period
(1600-1868) which coincided with an age in which
mass-produced, low-priced paper came to be widely
used by the people.
Initially due to the fact that paper was expensive,
origami became an art form practiced only by the elite
and was used for practical purposes such as folding
letters. Samurai would give each other little paper good
luck charms known as noshi and Shinto weddings
folded paper butterflies
The technique of paper making was introduced into Europe in
the twelfth century (12th Century) producing a distinct form of
origami. However, origami was not taken up by a large number of
people as it was in Japan. Not only are there now many imaginative
and novel origami creations, but its educational worth and immense
potential have been also reconsidered and recognized. Origami has
gained a widespread following as a hobby among adults. There are
now many origami associations that have been formed overseas by
origami enthusiasts. (DepEd Learning Material Handicraft Grade 10,
pages 46-48)

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