What kinds of useful objects can practical origami create?

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Red origami crane with outstretched wings and pointed beak, displayed against a solid black background. — origami An origami crane.

In the context of origami, "practical" refers to a specific style of paper folding that focuses on creating models with real-life applications. These functional objects include items such as:

Envelopes
Boxes
Cups
Dishes

This style demonstrates that beyond its artistic and recreational purposes, origami can be utilized to craft useful, everyday tools from paper.1