Origami Crane

Origami Crane Art Button Museum
Category
Art
Additional Images
Origami Crane button back Art Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
Image Description

Illustration of a red origami crane
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
3/4 inch
Additional Information

While the origins of this particular button are unknown, the paper crane (or "orizuru") is the most popular design of the Japanese origami (paper folding) tradition. The paper crane represents the Japanese red-crowned crane, significant in Japanese culture. Paper-folding traditions began with ceremonial use at weddings and funerals, and some designs were attached to gifts as greeting cards are today.Origami is now often used as a form of recreation and entertainment, and many books on origami techniques have been published for anyone to learn the craft. 
Catalog ID AR0196