How to fold the flower basket

The manufacturing steps of the folding basket are as follows:

Preparation tool: colored paper.

1. First prepare a square origami, and then fold it in half on both sides.

2. After unfolding, fold the four sides in half toward the center line and fold out four small squares along the crease.

3. Fold the four corners outwards, and fold the two sides to the bottom.

4. Fold the other one in the same way and cut one into four small parts.

5. Then, insert each small part between the folded origami, turn the bottom up and open it.

6. Cut out a long strip, fold it in half, and put both ends into the edge of the flower basket, and the delicate little flower basket will be finished.

The history of folding flower baskets

The folding basket is an ancient handicraft, which originated in China and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Folding baskets played an important role in the ancient culture of China. In the early days, it was mainly used for the decoration of court banquets and religious ceremonies, and it was an elegant and exquisite art form. The ancient flower basket handicraft has a very high specification, which requires very complicated craftsmanship and exquisite craftsmanship. It is also one of the main decorations for wealthy families.

With the changes of the times and the development of society, folding baskets gradually spread to the people, and gradually developed and spread to various places, constantly enriching and perfecting the production skills and modeling design. Since the Tang Dynasty, flower basket folding has gradually become a very popular folk art, which can be used in various occasions, such as celebrating festivals, offering sacrifices to ancestors, celebrating weddings, welcoming guests, and as a form of talent competition and folk painting. In modern times, flower baskets have become a part of China's intangible cultural heritage and spread all over the world.