Origami
This ancient Japanese art of paper folding uses no cutting at all.
1000 Cranes for World Peace - Sadako Sasaki 
Sadako latched on to the legend of the crane, and the tradition that if she folded 1,000 cranes she would be granted her dearest wish. Her wish was for world peace. History of Origami
Origami has been enjoyed in the orient for centuries, and has spread to become a world wide crafting pleasure. Here is background on origami. Origami - Book Reviews
There are hundreds of books available on origami. Here are reviews of some of the better books. Origami - Money Origami
Money origami is a subtype of origami folding that is perfect for gift giving! Origami - Origamic Architecture
Origamic architecture is paper folding, pop-ups and incredibly detailed paper modeling all rolled up into one. These sites feature information and free downloads of diagrams. Origami - Photos and Patterns
The best way to learn more about origami is to look at some examples and then to start folding. Here are online pages to get you going. Origami Paper Options
Origami paper comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, textures and thicknesses. Just what are some of the more common types of origami paper? The Origami Crane - Symbol of Honor and Loyalty
One of the first books published on Origami was "How to Fold 1000 Cranes", released in the late 1700s. It is no coincidence that the crane was chosen as the subject for the book. Wedding Tradition of 1,000 Origami Cranes
Folding a crane takes time, patience and understanding. These same qualities are vital for a marriage to last. This is why the symbology of 1,000 hand-folded cranes before a wedding is so powerful.
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