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Origami by the Numbers

An origami pig on display by Michael LaFosse at the Newbury Town Library.

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An origami pig on display by Michael LaFosse at the Newbury Town Library.

Fast facts about origami

The number of official origami-folding groups across the country tracked through OrigamiUSA: 68

When origami is believed to have been invented: 1st Century AD

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Considered to be the grandmaster of modern origami: Akira Yoshizawa

SOURCE: Origamido Studio, OrigamiUSA.

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