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What does origami mean in art?

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What does origami mean in art?
Origami is the art of paper folding. It is a form of art developed in Japan. Early references of paper butterflies being used to decorate for Japanese weddings indicate that origami originated some time before the late 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of origami art.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Origami Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
features a contemporary design with faceted planes reminiscent of the simple complexity of origami
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Origami Mahjong Table in Genuine Leather By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the unique geometries of origami art, our mahjong table is distinctly modern in spirit
Category

2010s Chinese Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

GUCCI F/w 2008 Gucci Floral Painted Tube Origami Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
hem to make it look like a piece of origami art. Similar one seen on Italian Actress Bianca Guaccero
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mao Hand Waved Pouf
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
Origami art: through this gesture, artisans are able to create and engrave its shape.
Category

2010s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Mao Hand Waved Pouf
$3,720 / item
Origami
Located in Denver, CO
Origami, 2018
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Origami
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
Origami
Located in PARIS, FR
death in 2006. “Origami” is a ceramic of variable dimensions, with different faces offering different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

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