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What does origami mean in art?
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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 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. hand-crafted in solid ash wood and completed with an individual wireless charging ...
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
The dress features a dramatic, asymmetrical design with cinched waist and multi layers of fabric and a big, flared hem to make it look like a piece of origami art.
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Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mao Hand Waved Pouf
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
The leather is folded with a new design as in Origami art: through this gesture, artisans are able to create and engrave its shape.
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$5,390 / item
Origami
By Matthew Saba
Located in Denver, CO
Origami, 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Yellow Bao Ottoman by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
Borrowing inspiration from origami art, this splendid ottoman combines functional and aesthetic qualities, balancing the angularity of its silhouette with the soft quality of the lea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
$1,670 / item
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nina Urushadze - Origami
By Nina Urushadze
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Nina Urushadze is a Georgian artist born in 1983 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. She is graduated from Apollon Kutateladze at the Tbilisi State Academy of...
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
