Contact: Barbara at Origami Designs #139 - 3255 Washburn Way Ste 6 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603 Call: 541-274-9092 from OR, or 626- 676-8134 from CA 11am - 9pm PST Rush Orders Available by special arrangement , with an addition cost as time allows. Please EMail to make and confirm such arrangements |
This special Tsuru mosaic was custom made for the bride and groom. This design is a Family Crest. This piece of artwork is a result of the "collective" loving gift from family, friends, and students, who folded the beautiful gold foil origami cranes! Each crane has 26 folds and there are 1001 cranes. "According to Japanese lore, folding one thousand Origami cranes is truly a labor of love. Tradition holds that the bride & groom who finishes this task, called SENBAZURU, before the wedding day will be richly rewarded with a good and happy marriage. Paying homage to the majestic crane, which mates for life and is said to live one thousand years, ensures their own good fortune. |
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History of Using 1,001 Origami Tsuru The tradition that exists in Hawaii of using 1,001 origami tsuru is a variation of a tradition that was begun in Japan shortly after the end of World War II. The original tradition, which is commonly known as '1000 Tsuru for Peace' started when a hospitalized Japanese child began folding 1,000 origami tsuru and said a prayer after finishing each bird. For her patience and perseverance in folding 1,000 origami tsuru and praying after each, she was told she would be rewarded with health, happiness, longevity, and good luck. In addition to wishing for her health, the child --named Sadako --also prayed for eternal peace among nations. |
For the crest above we used the relief method - most popular among crane or other mosaics from origami. With this method, an image, language character, or scene are created with placement of the 1,001 origami tsuru in its represented area. The direction and depth of each individual origami tsuru adds to the texture and pattern that is desired with the final design. Each origami tsuru creation is individual, and made specifically for the commissioning client by Origami Designs. Origami Designs can fold your cranes (which will be figured into the cost of the finished work) or you can fold your cranes and ship them to us. Many families get together to fold the cranes for use in the mosaic. Origami Designs can fold the cranes and needs 3 months to fold them. before starting work on the mosaic. 1001 folded cranes for the mosaic $500.00. The Origami cranes are mounted on black velvet or other black suitable fabric and custom framed. Each work is a labor of love made special for the client. In making each Tsuru design we hope and strive to capture the spirit and wonder of the design, the love expressed by the couple enjoying this work, and their wedding, - that seals and celebrates this love. |
DESIGNS for these beautiful artworks are meant to be displayed at wedding receptions, and hung in the home for a lifetime. Mosaics are also often given as gifts by the family on a birthday, anniversary, or commenorating a most special occasion. Celebratory or not, they are unique and impressive as artworks to hang in home or office! |
POPULAR DESIGNS include Family Crests Zodiac Fans Koi Dragons Kimonos Swans Cranes Tigers Kanji Eagle Cherry Blossoms Custom Designs on Japanese or Asian Themes Kanji Calligraphy Tigers |
Click the LINK at the top of the page for real details: FAQ's For information about how to order your own custom mosaic, or have your family crest done for you, please email us by clicking below, call ,or write, to Origami Designs. These pieces are labor intensive and so we ask that you plan to confirm your order 120 days in advance of delivery to allow us time to complete the design and ship to you. You can order your piece on black velvet or other elegant black fabric, red, or another special color depending on the design. Traditionally these works are framed in black laquer look, or black and gold. We will frame for you and include it in the quoted cost. The cost of shipping will be included in your order for the final total of the piece. We will discuss and supply the design for approval, or you may send us your desired design and preferences, to request a quote. Normally gold foil cranes are used, but other custom designs might include red or silver foil or other suitable papers for the cranes. |
Contact: Barbara at Origami Designs #139 - 3255 Washburn Way Ste 6 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603 Call: 541-274-9092 from OR, or 626- 676-8134 from CA 11am - 9pm PST Rush Orders Available by special arrangement , with an addition cost as time allows. Please EMail to make and confirm such arrangements |
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Tsuru Mosaic Art pieces are very impressive. It is difficult to capture the beauty and detail with amateur photography. The Rooster here has 1001 cranes as is the tradition. Size 30" by 30"/ Origami Designs will include more photos of Mosaics in 2006. |
Origami Designs will have your artwork framed per your request. We offer framing in 3 price choices. We will be happy to show you samples in an email or discuss these with you by phone. You can order your piece unframed and frame it yourself. We can make recommendations. |
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Two "real cranes" below, are dancing the wedding dance! Design chosen by the bride and groom. Size 33" X 33". |
This work above is the family Mon for this wedding couple & proved to be an impressive piece. Size 30 X 30" |
The unique & stunning design above, copyright specifically to the artist of Origami Designs, was when finished a very large work. 76" W by 35 1/2"H The piece is large because the cranes folded by the bride were from 6 X 6" papers. Larger pieces like the one above are by special arrangement only, and there is an added cost to the client. It can be expensive to frame such pieces as well. But this mosaic is museum quality in design & detail. The wings of the "origami cranes" are joined in "love". |
IF you do not see a design below, the client may have requested it not be on the website. We understand that some clients would prefer their "custom design" not be on the website & we to respect these requests. |
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The wave made from 1001 cranes, seen to the right, was placed on navy blue and framed in a silver finish frame at the request of this client. The wave in silver cranes would look equally stunning on black with a black or silver frame. Contact Origami Designs if you have a special color scheme or design idea for your Tsuru Mosaic. |
The Heart Mosaic at right was a design chosen by the caring friends of Dale - a young boy who lost his life to cancer. Friends wanted to present the family with a memorial that was "Dale" and commissioned this mosaic for his family "In Loving Memory..." Friends folded all the cranes, An engraver donated the engraving, Origami Designs donated the time and work and framing for this beautiful Memorial Mosaic. All the colors were incorporated into the "Rainbow Theme" mosaic even the brown! The frame was made in Southern California. |
Kanji symbols or characters are popular & make a stunning presentation in a mosaic. The Kanji for "LOVE" was approximately 29"W by 33" H in the finished tsuru mosaic. Silver cranes on a dark blue velvet background, were framed in a perfect silver framing. This artwork was designed for a wedding. The couple was thrilled! Kanji can be more block or more in the calligraphy style as at right. Origami Designs encouraged the client to chose what they like and then the work is done that way. |
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This Double Happiness will certainly bring happiness to the couple that will double each & every year! The bride folded cranes of near perfection! The groom folded one and it was well placed. 1001 cranes in silver and gold. Gold shadowing or outlining the kanji so beautifully. Placing it on the elegant red background was a beautiful effect. Framed in the shiny black laquerlook frame was the finishing touch to a perfect wedding mosaic. |
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A family crest is such a beautiful thing - to have and to cherish. This bride will surprise her groom with this very special of gifts - his family mon, done with 1001 cranes. I Invite the brides to submit some words to go along with their mosaic. This bride wrote such a loving tribute to her love. Her folded cranes were near perfect,. It is a stunning wedding gift. |
