Origami + Paper Folding ideas, instructions & culture

World Origami Day

Origami stories, history, ideas and techniques. Everything you want to know about the art of paper folding and how to bring a little bit of its magic into your days.

World Origami Day 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Which will be the last day of the WOD (World Origami Days) period.

Origami Day 2025 was on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Origami Day 2024 was on Monday, 11 November 2024.

Origami Documentary

Why would anyone make a documentary about folding paper? Would you believe that there is not just one but many origami documentaries…

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Origami History Timeline

Paper doesn’t last forever. A strength and a weakness. When artifacts of clay and metal have been lost to history, paper artifacts…

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Nova | The Origami Revolution – Documentary

The Origami Revolution is 2017 PBS NOVA documentary about how the principles of paper folding are creating a scientific revolution.

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Between the Folds – Origami Documentary

Between the Folds is a 2008 PBS documentary about the art of origami and paper folding.

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10 Fun Facts About Origami

Origami is a vast enjoyable craft with tons of stories and history. Here are 10 fun facts about origami to get you excited.

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World Origami Days

World Origami Days is a 19-day celebration from October 24 to November 11 commemorating the art of Origami around the world.

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Origami Day – Celebrating Paper Folding Across the World

Origami Day on November 11 is a celebration of the common and yet ancient and complex art of Japanese paper folding.

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