What do you mean by "kirigami"?

Kirigami is a traditional Japanese art form that involves both cutting and folding paper to create intricate designs and three-dimensional objects. The name "kirigami" is derived from the Japanese words "kiru" (to cut) and "gami" (paper), and thus, it literally means "cut paper." Unlike origami, which strictly uses folding techniques to shape paper without cutting it, kirigami includes cuts that enhance the possibilities for design, allowing for more complex and detailed shapes.

Kirigami can range from simple designs, such as snowflakes or symmetrical patterns, to elaborate architectural models or pop-up cards. It requires precision and careful planning because a single mistake in cutting can affect the final outcome. To create a kirigami work, one typically starts with a single piece of paper, makes a series of folds and cuts, and then unfolds the paper to reveal a design that can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional depending upon the pattern and technique used.