Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet

Senbazuru - 1000 Origami cranes

One thousand Origami cranes (千 羽 鹤 Senbazuru) is a set of one thousand cranes made of Origami paper (鹤 tsuru) held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand Origami cranes will have their wish granted by a crane, such as a long life or healing from illness or injury.

This makes them popular as gifts for close friends and family. The Japanese crane is one of the mystical creatures (others include the dragon and the turtle), and is said to live for a thousand years.

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