Origami crane tattoo meaning. Crane tattoo
The crane depicted in the tattoo means longevity, wisdom, honor and loyalty. The Japanese assigned this meaning to this bird. In China they believe that it is associated with immortality. The Greeks tend to associate the crane with purity and the thirst for immortality. Europeans endow the crane with the ability to symbolize independence and homeliness.
The meaning of a crane tattoo is prosperity and a prosperous life. He was always given honor, since they were confident that the gods used him to broadcast their coming.
A girl who decorates her body with it is the personification of innocence. With this image she wants to show how much she loves her parents' home. It is very important for the man who owns this tattoo to have fearlessness and courage.
In a drawing, this bird can also carry a negative meaning. India endowed the crane with the ability to betray. She was perceived as a harbinger of accidents.
Many cultures believe that the crane represents justice. It is associated with a long life path and spiritual integrity. Some tattoo owners apply an image of a crane, pursuing their own goals and assigning their own individual meaning to it.
The Japanese crane "tsuru" is a symbol of longevity and a happy life. There is a beautiful ancient legend according to which, if you lovingly and carefully fold a thousand (senbazuru) of these cranes, give them to others and receive a thousand smiles in return, your cherished wish will come true.
***Once upon a time, there lived a very poor master on earth who devoted his entire life to origami and was amazingly kind to everyone and everything that surrounded him. He spent whole days folding various figures from sheets of paper, and then distributed them to the children. But one day he met a wandering monk on the road and gave him a figurine of a crane. The monk was touched. Then he said: “Stack your figures further. The main thing is your belief in their importance. Even if there is war around, stay true to your art, and it will thank you by making you rich and famous.”
This story began in 1945 - when the Japanese girl Sadaka was 2 years old, a nuclear bomb fell on her hometown of Hiroshima. Her house was located a mile from the explosion, yet outwardly she continued to grow up as a healthy child.
10 years later, the girl fell ill with radiation sickness. One day, a friend, visiting her in the hospital, brought with her a sheet of gilded paper and made a crane out of it. She told Sadako an old Japanese legend: whoever folds 1000 paper cranes will receive one wish from fate - a long life, a cure for illness or injury. The crane will bring this desire in its beak.
Sadako folded cranes as best she could from any paper she could find, but she only managed to make 644 cranes. On October 25, 1955, Sadako passed away. Her friends finished their work and Sadako was buried along with a thousand paper cranes. Alas, the disease won. But the white crane remained a symbol of hope. And a symbol of peace without war.
Three years later, a monument appeared - on a high pedestal, a fragile girl holds a crane above her head, soaring upward. The authors called the monument the Children's Monument to Peace. Locals more often call it the Obelisk of Paper Cranes.
It stands surrounded by the large trees of the Peace Park, very close to the place where the atomic pillar shot into the sky on August 6, 1945. Today, many senbazuru are enclosed in glass enclosures around the monument.
Words by Vladimir Lazarev
Music by Seraphim Tulikov
Returning from Japan, having walked many miles,
A friend brought me a Japanese crane,
And with this little crane the story is the same,
About a girl who was irradiated.
You are an ever-living souvenir.
“When will I see the sun?” - I asked the doctor.
And life stretched on thinly, like a candle in the wind.
And the doctor answered the girl: “Spring will come again,
And you will make a thousand cranes yourself.”
I'll spread paper wings for you,
Fly and disturb this world, this world,
Crane, crane, Japanese crane,
You are an ever-living souvenir.
But the girl did not survive and soon died,
And she didn’t make a thousand cranes.
The last little crane fell from children's hands -
And the girl did not survive, like many around.
I'll spread paper wings for you,
Fly and disturb this world, this world,
Crane, crane, Japanese crane,
You are an ever living souvenir.
At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, paper cranes made by Sadako are placed next to a mock-up of an atomic bomb as two incompatible symbols of life and death.
Nowadays, the legend that cranes made of paper can make a wish come true is known all over the world. But few remember the tragic circumstances under which this legend became publicly known. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945 affected tens of thousands of Japanese, including a little girl whose symptoms did not appear until 9 years later. The legend of a thousand paper cranes was her last hope - like many Japanese, she believed that they could fulfill her deepest desire...
When the United States dropped the first atomic bomb in human history on Hiroshima, Sadako Sasaki was only 2 years old. The epicenter of the explosion was two kilometers from her house; the shock wave threw her out of the window, but the girl did not receive any visible injuries. Signs of radiation sickness appeared in her only 9 years later. One day, during a school relay race, Sadako felt unwell, then attacks of dizziness and severe fatigue began to recur more and more often. During a medical examination, it turned out that Sadako had leukemia (blood cancer).
In February 1955, the girl was hospitalized. The doctors' forecasts were disappointing - she had no more than a year to live. Friends often visited her in the hospital, and one day one of them reminded her of an ancient Japanese legend that a thousand paper cranes can bring healing even to a seriously ill person. The fact is that since ancient times the crane in Japan has been considered a symbol of longevity, happiness and selfless help. Even in the Middle Ages, the tradition of making origami - paper figures - became very widespread. One of the simplest was the “tsuru” - crane, since folding it required few operations. Later, a belief arose: if you make a wish and add a thousand tsuru, it will certainly come true.
The legend was interpreted in different ways, calling the crane both a symbol of longevity, and simply a fulfiller of any desires: “ If you fold a thousand paper cranes with love and care, give them to others, and receive a thousand smiles in return, all your wishes will come true" Sadako believed in this legend, a thousand paper cranes became her last hope for healing. According to one version, she managed to collect much more than a thousand cranes; later a legend was born that she only managed to make 644 cranes, since the girl’s strength left her too quickly. On October 25, 1955, Sadako Sasaki died, but her friends completed the paper cranes after her death, and many more than a thousand cranes gathered for her funeral.
Soon the story of the little Japanese woman became known throughout the world. People were amazed by her patience, courage and undying hope. Her name, like the paper crane itself, became a symbol of the struggle for peace and a constant reminder of the terrible consequences of a nuclear explosion. People from all over Japan began to raise funds to erect a monument in memory of Sadako and all those who died after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In 1958, a monument depicting Sadako holding a paper crane was erected in the Peace Park in Hiroshima. On the pedestal was written: “This is our cry. This is our prayer. World peace". A monument to the girl also appeared in Peace Park in Seattle (USA). In 1995, the Sadako Peace Garden was opened in Santa Barbara (California, USA). The tragic fate of a little Japanese girl inspired poets, directors, artists and sculptors from all over the world. Sadako’s story became the basis for the plot of the film “Hello, Children!”, filmed in 1962 in the USSR. In 1969, Rasul Gamzatov wrote the poem “Cranes”, which became the text of the song of the same name. Eleanor Coher wrote the book “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” in 1977, which was published in 18 countries, and a film was made based on it in the USA.
And today, debate continues about how justified the US actions were in 1945. Many historians believe that the issue of Japan’s surrender was resolved, there was no military need to accelerate events, and the United States carried out bombings for the sole purpose of demonstrating its nuclear power . , do not let us forget about its consequences for all humanity.
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ORIGAMI JAPANESE CRANE Project work by Artyom Popov, 2nd grade student “A”, GBOU Gymnasium No. 1516 Eastern Administrative Okrug Supervisor: Kuznetsova N.V. Origami master 2011-2012 academic year
SADAKO SASAKI (1943-1955)
Monument to Sadako Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan
Dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing
Origami master Nadezhda Viktorovna Kuznetsova
Japanese folk tale
Kencho-ji, the first Zen Buddhist temple in Japan.
The main Shinto shrine of Ise Jingu. Only a select few are allowed to pass through the fences, since the land behind them is considered holy.
The ancient Japanese book "Semba-zuru Orikata" ("Folding of a Thousand Cranes"), written by the monk Rokoan in 1797, contained 49 ways to fold paper cranes, which ended up being joined together.
Classic scheme for making a crane
Circle, triangle, square are symbols of Zen Buddhism, meaning the harmony of the Universe.
Wedding cranes
The crane is a symbol of motherhood
Ancient Japanese book "Semba-zuru orikata" - flowers from cranes "Sakura", "Iris".
Crane and turtle
The design work was completed using books and magazines published in Japan, as well as photographs from various Internet sites. Artyom Popov was assisted by origami master Nadezhda Viktorovna Kuznetsova.
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When I was five years old, my mother told me a story about a Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, who fell ill with radiation sickness. I had a hard time imagining this disease. But I knew that it was incurable. I was amazed by the faith of a twelve-year-old girl in a paper crane that was supposed to help her.
Sadako knew that she needed to fold 1000 cranes and distribute them to her friends, then the disease would subside. Unfortunately, the girl died before all the cranes were made. She managed to make 644 cranes. Now I understand how the cranes distracted Sadako from the thought that nothing could be done to help her. This story shocked the whole world. The Japanese erected a monument to Sadako Sasaki in the city of Hiroshima. Today, on the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, all of Japan makes paper cranes and places them at the feet of Sadako Sasaki.
I saw Sadako the crane in the Origami class at our gymnasium, where I have been studying for the second year. The circle is led by origami master Nadezhda Viktorovna Kuznetsova, who has been practicing this art for more than forty years.
Origami awakened my interest in Japan and Japanese culture. I am fascinated by everything connected with this country. Having read a lot of Japanese fairy tales, I fell in love with them just like Russian ones. I found a lot of similarities. I noticed that many Japanese fairy tales feature tsuru, which means "crane" in Japanese. He helps people overcome their life difficulties and gives hope.
Origami was created by the Japanese a long time ago in Shinto and later Buddhist temples. The monks believed that every thing contained the soul of God. Therefore, they folded the paper with such love and presented it to the Deities. In Japanese, "ori" means "paper" and "kami" means "deity".
The crane is a symbol of Japan. “Tsuru” is a wish for happiness, peace, goodness, love and hope. The crane is given at a wedding as a symbol of fidelity. The Japanese also give a crane to a sick person with the hope of a speedy recovery. Thanks to these eternal human values, origami fell in love with the whole world.
To make a crane, you need paper in the shape of a quadrangle, triangle or circle. The quadrilateral, triangle and circle are the symbols of Zen Buddhism, signifying the harmony of the universe.
I made these models with my own hands:
- Great and little cranes are a symbol of motherhood.
Red and white cranes are festive;
- cranes connected by their beaks symbolize love;
- cranes connected by wings are a symbol of a strong family.
Through the crane you can convey different meanings. From five cranes you can make a sakura - a symbol of rebirth, and from three - an iris flower (a symbol of perseverance and courage).
I recently saw a photo of a Shinto shrine in Japan where offerings are made not only to the crane, but also to the turtle. This became for me another unsolved story of this huge world, which I would like to unravel with the help of my teacher Kuznetsova Sensei and present it in my next project work.
Topic: “Flying crane of happiness.”
tasks: introduce children to the history of the origin of the international symbol of origami - the Japanese crane.
Arouse interest in making paper cranes. Get children interested in teamwork.
Develop logical thinking and fine motor skills of the hands.
Prepared: primary school teacher Sivirchukova I.M.
Student 1:
The international symbol of origami is the Japanese paper crane. Any experienced origamist knows its diagram by heart and can easily fold this figure from memory.
Student 2:
The crane is a symbol of happiness and good luck in Japan. This figurine was folded in ancient times. Several ancient sources describe the making of a paper figurine of a crane (Tsuru). The gift of a paper crane was sacred and brought happiness and longevity to the recipient. In 1797, a book appeared in China called “Sembatsuru Orikata” - folding of a thousand cranes. The book described various methods of making cranes from a paper square and compositions with them.
Student 3:
There is also one sad legend story associated with the paper crane, which gave it additional meaning and turned it into a sacred bird of the world.
Student 4:
During World War II, there lived a little girl named Sadako Sasaki in Hiroshima. She was born in 1943 and was just a baby when her father and mother were killed in the bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako herself survived, but suffered from radiation sickness. The girl fought the disease as best she could, but she got worse every year. While lying in the hospital, Sadako folded paper cranes. She believed that if she folded a thousand cranes, her wish would come true. It became more and more difficult to work on the cranes, and, realizing that she would never recover, Sadako began to dream of peace for all the people of the Earth, so that there would be no more wars and innocent people would not die. But she did not have time to make a thousand cranes. After making 644 cranes, Sadako died of illness in hospital on October 25, 1955. Having learned about this, children from all countries began to send things they had made to Hiroshima.origami– paper cranes in the hope that Sadako’s dream will come true. A monument to Sadako was erected in Japan, and children still send paper cranes to the Peace Museum in Hiroshima as a symbol of peace and memory.
Student 5:
The most important and famous legend about this Japanese art is directly related to the most significant and important origami figure - the paper crane. In Eastern countries, the crane is considered a symbol of love, faith and hope. Since ancient times, people have believed that if you make a thousand of these figurines, and then give them all away to your loved ones and acquaintances, your most cherished wish will come true.
Student 6:
The legend itself goes something like this. Once upon a time on earth there lived a very poor master who devoted his entire life to origami and was amazingly kind to everyone and everything that surrounded him. He spent whole days folding various figures from sheets of paper, and then distributed them to the children. But one day he met a wandering monk on the road and gave him a figurine of a crane. The monk was touched. Then he said: “Stack your figures further. The main thing is your belief in their importance. Even if there is war around, stay true to your art, and it will thank you by making you rich and famous.”
Student 7:
Soon, as the monk prophesied, the war began. The young men went off to fight, but there was no end in sight to this horror. Only the poor master stubbornly continued to waste paper on his figures. Angry, the people decided to burn down his workshop. But when they found themselves in it, they were amazed at the variety and splendor of the figures. Then the master gave everyone a figurine according to their liking and taste. In front of the guests, the master rolled a crane out of a leaf, which immediately flapped its wings and flew away - he was a messenger.
Student 8:
According to another legend, origami figures contain part of the soul of the person who made them. It is believed that by folding the figures, the master puts a piece of himself into them. They say that one day they thanked a rich man by giving him a large origami ball. But he found no use for it at home and gave it to his old mother, who lived separately. One day her son fell ill, but the evil daughter-in-law did not even let the old mother enter the door. Then he died. When they came to the mother to tell this sad news, she already knew everything, because at the moment of her son’s death, the ball he had given fell and crumbled into pieces.
Student 9:
You should only create origami in a good mood. The Japanese believe that all items made in a bad mood should be burned. You should never give such figurines to friends, so that they are not attacked by any illness. And if the master’s gift at some point is damaged, torn or thrown away, then the master himself will fall ill. It is for this reason that origamists ask to keep their gift as a talisman and rarely give their products to strangers.
Student 10:
At the same time, people believe in the success and luck that origami talismans bring. Therefore, they are often used as symbols. For example, the well-known icon of the Mitsubishi automobile company is nothing more than an origami figurine. Once you believe in the good power of the figurine, it immediately becomes almost a magical talisman for good luck. Another very interesting legend tells about this.
Student 11:
One rich girl did not want to accept the advances of a poor young man. And every day he put a bouquet of flowers on her windowsill. But then winter came. There were no more fresh flowers to be found. Then he started making them out of paper, putting all his love into them. Usually the maid would throw out the flowers from the windowsill, but one day she forgot to do so. And the girl nevertheless picked up a beautiful paper daffodil, which exuded a real, living aroma. The girl put the flower in the box and the next day discovered that the smell really came from the paper flower. Then she was touched, realized how strong the love of the poor young man was and accepted his advances.
Student 12: Origami figures really have a special energy. One parapsychologist decided to measure the bioenergy of origami products. He was amazed when he discovered that in rooms where origami is used as decoration, the positive energy is many times greater than that in ordinary rooms. Therefore, they are even trying to use origami figures for healing.
Origami diagram “Crane”
Chapter: Origami schemes
Perhaps the “Crane” is the most classic form of origami. Using the diagram below, you can easily fold this beautiful bird.
Origami diagram “Crane”:
Procedure:
1. We begin to fold the crane withbasic shape Square
2. We move the layers of paper apart on the sides and make three folds: we bend and unbend the right and left edges, after which we bend and unbend the top of the figure. Turn over and repeat the same with the other side;
3. Carefully lift the top layer of the diamond and bend it upward. We do this by pressing on the sides.
4. Turn the figure over and repeat the same with the other side;
5. Spread the layers of paper apart on the sides and fold the sides of the front layer of the figure towards the center;
6. Turn the figure over to the other side and do the same as in the previous point;
7. Now we spread the layers of paper along the sides of the figure and wrap the sharp lower ends up. Press on the sides, align the figure and bend to the sides, you guessed it, the nose and tail of the crane;
8. We bend the crane’s nose, spread its wings and the work is ready.
(Everyone is doing the work)
Teacher: Now let's attach our cranes to the poster. May every crane bring happiness, joy, love and mutual understanding to all people on our planet.
(All those present attach their works to a common poster)
Look how beautiful the work turned out, because each of us made the crane with love.
And now I want to suggest making another crane for yourself or for your loved one as a keepsake. After all, now we know what the origami symbol of the Japanese crane means.
(Work done independently)
Thanks to all. This concludes our lesson. I think that looking at the crane, you will remember our activity and will strive to do only good to others.
