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The
orizuru (折 ori "folded" + 鶴 tsuru "crane"), or paper crane, is one of the best-known forms of Japanese origami, dating back to the 6th century.

A thousand orizuru strung together is called senbazuru (千羽鶴), meaning "thousand cranes", and it is said that if someone folds a thousand cranes, they are granted one wish.

How to make a paper crane

Find yourself a square of paper, and follow the 17 steps below. Go nuts!