While TIMZ -- a recent graduate of University San Diego -- has been the pride of his hometown's 20,000 Chaldean community for years, the reaction to Iraq across the country is giving him some well-deserved cred as a national artist.
Definition of tatami in US English - a rush-covered straw mat forming a traditional Japanese floor covering. Definition of tatami in US English - a rush-covered straw mat forming a traditional Japanese floor covering.
Origami (æãç´, from ori meaning folding, and kami meaning paper (kami changes to gami due to rendaku)) is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word origami is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.