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When are we folding next?

Origami sessions will start with Michaelmas 2008. See you in October!

About Origami

Origami -origami- is the art of paper folding.

It is said to have originated in the first century China where paper was invented. The word 'origami', however, is Japanese, literally meaning 'folding (ori,ori) paper (gami,gami)'.

As a form of art, origami in Japan was initially practised by aristocrats and later popularised among the commons in the 17th century. Meanwhile, the art reached across the Asian continent to Europe and the Arab world.

Today, origami has become truly international, enjoyed by people of all generations from all around the world.