Origami: Turning Paper into Calm and Creativity

A long time ago in Japan, paper was rare and very special. People didn’t use it for notes or letters like we do today. Instead, they folded it into shapes for ceremonies, festivals, and good luck.

One of the most famous origami shapes is the crane, or orizuru. People believed cranes live a thousand years, so folding one was a way to wish for long life and happiness. There’s even a story that makes this tradition especially powerful: the story of Sadako Sasaki.