Welcome to Origami Course Week 7: Kirigami
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Understanding the history of Kirigami can improve your knowledge of how paper crafting has changed over time.
Kirigami vs. Origami
Kirigami is the Japanese art of cutting paper, named from the words "kiru" (to cut) and "kami" (paper). Symmetry is a very important concept in Kirigami. Snowflakes, pentagrams, and flowers are all examples of Kirigami projects in which cuts are made to enhance the symmetry of the design.
It's thought that Kirigami was first used in Japanese temples as a way to make offerings to the gods. By the 17th century, Kirigami was widely recognized as a true art form throughout Asian culture. People in Japan and China created Kirigami designs to represent:
- Wealth
- Perfection
- Grace
- Elegance
- Man's relationship with the universe
Although Kirigami isn't as popular as origami, you can still find many examples of Kirigami around you.
- Crafters cut Kirigami designs to decorate handmade greeting cards.
- Use Kirigami designs as embellishments for scrapbook pages.
- Incorporate Kirigami into framed artwork and other home décor projects.
- Cut paper designs can be used to decorate packages or to make handmade gift wrap.
