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Wedding Tradition of 1,000 Origami Cranes
Folding a crane takes time, patience and understanding. These same qualities are vital for a marriage to last. This is why the symbology of 1,000 hand-folded cranes decorating a wedding is so powerful.
The ancient practice of a man and woman folding 1,000 cranes for their wedding is called sembazuru. The tradition itself is called Tsuru wa sennen. The time and energy put into the hand-folded cranes symbolized the patience and trust necessary to sustain a happy marriage.
Color is critically important in any hand craft. Origami cranes for a wedding were selected for colors that held meaning to the couple. Sometimes the cranes would be strung on garlands to decorate the room. Some would be used as place markers or table favors.
If the bride and groom felt artistic, they could use the cranes to form a work of art. This could be a simple family crest, as many Japanese crests were circles with very basic shapes within. The artwork might also show a symbol important to the couple, such as a circle representing life, or a heart to demonstrate their love for each other.
I want to note that the image above is of only maybe 70 or 80 cranes, and it is quite sizeable - about half of a kitchen table. There is no way to make a single giant image with 1,000 cranes unless you perhaps sat there sticking them along the entire wall of the reception hall. To try to ship something that large in "finished form" to you would cost quite a lot! If you are seeking artistic expression with your cranes, what I suggest is that you have the cranes shipped to you loose. Next get a ton of rolls of tape and a bunch of poster boards. Now have a party with family and friends to design 10 - 20 works of art (hearts, smilies, etc). That way each creation is unique, is personalized, and is collectible!
For the ultimate in wedding tradition, I can provide a Wedding of a Thousand Origami Cranes.
Origami Cranes at Weddings
History of Origami
The Crane - Symbol of Honor and Loyalty
The Meaning and History of Origami
1,000 Cranes at a Wedding
1,000 Cranes for World Peace - Sadako Sasaki
Commonly Used Origami Terms
Meaning of Color in Origami Cranes
Feng Shui and Color
Christianity in Japan - Weddings and Christmas Origami
First Anniversary Paper
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