The poster child of
origami, the Orizu.

Patterns and prints bring out the eye catching nature of this lovely paper vase.

Only a single piece of paper is used in the construction, but the mix of negative space and angular contrast gives the illusion of several models combined.

The first known paper pinwheel originate in Europe where baptism certificates were folded into this unique shape during the 1800's.

Yes, this is a fully functional origami water balloon

Two paper butterflies on calendula flowers.

These boats are generally 12 to 15 feet long, but ours today will be much to small to live on. Perhaps not to scale, but definitely to funtion, this sampan will indeed float, at least until the paper gets too soggy to hold its' shape.

Truly functional art!  By far the most handy origami model I ever learned.  Six easy to remember folds, and it really holds liquids.

These mushrooms are made with 3 different pieces of paper layered to give the cool effects.