Origami Crane Lapel Pin

This beautiful lapel pin is made from washi (decorative origami paper) and sprayed with a lacquer-type finish to ensure durability.

In Japanese culture cranes generally represent longevity and good fortune. Out of the many shapes, animals and works of art created by origami (Japanese paper folding), the crane is produced most often. It is customary within Japanese culture to fold one thousand paper cranes when making a special wish. Giant colourful necklaces of cranes are a common sight outside Japanese shrines and temples.

For those in the Western world, one thousand origami paper cranes have become closely associated with the bombing of Hiroshima by the Allies in 1945 and the wider issue of world peace.

The details:
Length of pin including crane: 6.5cm (2.6”) long
Wingspan of crane: approximately 3.5cm (1.3”) wide
Length of crane from tip of beak to tail: approximately 3cm (1.15”) long
Made from Japanese washi paper and metal pin
Colour of paper: green, gold, blue and red
Colour of pin: silver
Care: keep away from excessive moisture
Made in Christchurch, New Zealand

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