An amazing work of art called origami from money

Most of the inhabitants of our country, and, perhaps, of many other countries of the world, to the question: "Which of the most necessary and original gifts do you know?" - will be answered with confidence - "Money." But what is the originality of the gift? And the whole point is that money can be not only printed dry paper, enclosed in a gift envelope, they can become a surprise, a talisman and even a certain challenge, if you turn to the ancient art of origami.

The very word "origami" in the translation speaks for itself: "horo" and "gami" mean "paper" and "folding" respectively. Surprisingly, not in China, where paper was invented, but in Japan this amazing ability of human hands and fantasies was born to add amazing figures from paper. Apparently played the role of the similarity of words in the Japanese language "god" and "paper". Therefore, divine paper creations are obtained in the hands of masters. In ancient Japan, this skill is firmly embedded in the culture of the aristocracy and was inherited. And even in some noble families origami was used for the coat of arms and the press.

Nowadays, the ability to fold a variety of figures from paper has acquired some original gift shade. Origami of money firmly took the leading position in the presentation of presents and surprises. Just as a basis, a cash bill was used, which made it possible to make a gift expensive in all senses. Increasingly in demand orders for unusual monetary bouquets, which can be chosen based on any financial possibilities. And on Christmas Eve, gift boxes or boxes of chocolates will be decorated with stars or bows from bills. If you want something not so pretentious - give origami out of money in the form of old scrolls. But the idea for a company that wants to pamper its employees with something unusual is the origami of money in the form of a Christmas tree, where everyone can take a twig "for memory" as a New Year gift from the leadership.

Such money crafts cause admiration, and many are considered works of art, but there are also creative ideas that cause a smile, such as the creation of Von Park in the form of a toilet bowl. In general, such super-original works are performed for various exhibitions, but you can make a fairly large number of simple works with your own hands.

For example, a kind of talisman - origami of money "shirt", made of a money note, the par value of which you choose yourself. Such a miniature shirt can fit freely in your friends' wallet, bring good luck and serve as a reminder of you. Wonderful fit as a presentation and colleagues in office work or bank employees, copying their everyday work clothes.

And if you make a gift to the bride or sister, the origami of the money "butterfly" will not leave indifferent any of the female sex. After all, such a product is the embodiment of the most airy, beautiful and fabulous creation, created by nature - a winged butterfly. Thus, you even contribute to the protection of these creatures, which are used both alive and dead (dried) as gifts. And your origami "butterfly" will be beautiful, and the only one of its kind, especially since it will last much longer than its living counterpart.

Before you fold origami from money, it is worth to practice on ordinary paper, cutting out the details of it to the size of the desired bill. In order to understand how to create a particular figure, you can use books devoted to the art of origami, or relevant Internet resources (you can even find step-by-step master classes with a video instruction). Using simple methods of folding and connecting your imagination, you can turn everyday day into a bright and emotional one. Origami from money will allow you to surprise friends and relatives and please them with a super-original gift.