The orizuru (折鶴 ori- `folded,` tsuru `crane`), or paper crane, is a design considered the most classic of all Japanese origami. It is often used as a ceremonial wrapper or restaurant table decoration. It is also used as a mathematical model. A thousand orizuri strung together is called senbazuru (千羽鶴), meaning `thousand cranes`. It...
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Origami crane. Throughout history, birds have been viewed as animals of special value and have been endowed with meanings often drawn from legends and stories that have endured over many generations. For the Japanese, the crane (tsuru) is considered a national treasure, appearing in art, literature, and folklore. The Japanese regard the crane as a ...
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