Objects created by folding paper—this is what was popularized in Japan and known around the world as origami. But did you know that paper was invented more than 1900 years ago and the art of paper folding, better known as zhezhi, originated in ancient China? Thus, it is still a traditional folk art loved and practiced by Chinese people today. In addition to the culture of zhezhi, this book introduces many basic techniques and over 20 step-by-step studies of flowers, animals and decorations for festivals, including a plum blossom, a narcissus, a lantern, steamed rice dumplings and a magpie. "It's packed with elegant designs that can be created, over 70 projects in total. Such designs are floral, creative style boxes, and so much more can be found inside. Each with the different and beautiful papers that make gifting them even more enjoyable." —Test Try Results blog