The ancient artform of origami—ori meaning "folding," and kami meaning "paper"—was invented in 17th century AD in Japan, and has been a staple of Eastern art for centuries. Today, artists from all over the world are reviving origami and giving the traditional folds a modern twist by injecting the time-tested medium with innovative technology, new materials and fresh concepts. Ranging from the stunning origami sculptures by Sipho Mabona to The T/Shirt Issue's fashion designs, here are 8 of the coolest paper-crafters currently pushing the boundaries of origami:
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