Collection: Crane Collection

Cranes symbolize joy, good fortune, wisdom, immortality, and positive change in many cultures around the world.  

The origami crane is a traditional model dating back to feudal Japan (1185–1603 CE) when people gifted cranes as symbols of honor and loyalty. The first known book of origami, Hiden Senbazuru Orikata (“Secret to Folding One-thousand Cranes”), was published in Japan in 1797, depicting one of the earliest instructions on folding various paper cranes. 

In Japanese folklore, a person can be granted one wish if they fold 1,000 origami cranes. This practice is called senbazuru in Japanese. The paper bird later became a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times.