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Origami (Japanese: 折り紙 ori, to fold, and kami, paper lit. "folding paper") is the art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns. Origami refers to all types of paper folding, even those of non-Japanese origin.

Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper, whose sides may be different colors, and usually proceed without cutting the paper.

Contrary to most popular belief, traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603-1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper during the creation of the design (Kirigami 切り紙) or starting with a rectangular, circular, or other non-square sheets of paper. It is also possible to create folds from triangular paper. 

Useful Links:

• The Lister List This is a collection of 115 essays by David Lister, one of origami's most preeminent origami historians.
• Robert J. Lang Origami Robert J. Lang is one of the most important origami artists alive today.
• Origami Forum The Online Origami Forum.
• Joseph Wu's Origami Page This popular website has many fascinating and well-documented features.
• The FOLDS.NET Guide to Paperfolding Instructions on the Web
• Gilad's Origami Page Hundreds of origami book reviews (with pictures) and huge galleries of folded models.
• paperfolder.info - site of Origami author and creator Nick Robinson
• OrilandA huge website with lots of resources, including the site creator's thesis on origami and learning.
• Einstein's Origami Fun with paper folding ! Great projects and games with easy-to-follow diagrams.
• Napkin origami site Step-by-step photographs
• Origami basics teaches you the origami from the beginning
• Images from Masters of Origami Exhibition, Hangar 7, Salzburg

Organizations and Foreign Language Links:

• Origami Chile Website of the origami group in Chile. Pictures, diagrams, workshops, and much more
• [2] Bay Area Rapid Folders website
• Oxford Origami Society Student society at the University of Oxford for teaching and promoting the art and science of Origami.
• OrigamiWorldOrigami in English, German and Dutch
• Origami USA's Website The major Origami organization of the United States, make sure to check out their models database.
• British Origami Society
• Origami for beginners in English and French

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