This week and for the upcoming new year, I made a strand of twelve origami prosperity hens –one for each month of the year. It’s modeled after a similar idea commonly found in northern India.
Welcoming the arrival of the New Year I perform small personal rituals to cleanse the spirit. I like creating an atmosphere of renewal, and set my intentions for the next twelve month cycle.
Each of the origami hens in this strand is filled with rice –adding to the symbolic meaning of prosperity. I hung the hens at the entrance to my kitchen.
I share video instructions to make the strand of twelve origami prosperity hens in the video below, wishing all Origami Spirit visitors, family, friends and loved ones the following blessings:
1 love :: 2 health :: 3 prosperity :: 4 peace :: 5 creativity :: 6 compassion
7 wisdom :: 8 patience :: 9 courage :: 10 good luck :: 11 satisfaction :: 12 joy
Happy New Year!
Related post:
Video on How to Fold an Origami Abundance Hen
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I’ve always loved these hens, and one of my favorite things in my home is my string of birds from India, so I was destined to love this idea! Your wonderful paper choice makes it even better! I’ll have to raid my stash to find some good paper for myself!
What a lovely idea! I already know how to fold the hen, so it shouldn’t be a problem. All I need now is the bell, beads and a strong strand of string! Thank you Leyla!
Oh yes, Dawn Tucker is right about the choice of paper used! Visually satisfying!
Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!
I just have finished my twelve hens and it was so lovely!!
Thank you so much Leyla Torres for all the origamis during 2012 and have a Happy New Year.
A little folded hug….Michelle.
very cute! happy new year, leyla!
Thank you for all your good wishes. Love to you!
Very cute! Thanks for sharing
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