chiyogami; decorative Japanese paper with colorful patterns
Traditional Japanese paper printed with bright, repeating patterns, often used for origami, crafts, and gift wrapping.
I folded a crane out of chiyogami.
この千代紙は色鮮やかで美しい。
This chiyogami is brightly colored and beautiful.
千代 (chiyo, 'a thousand generations', symbolizing eternity) + 紙 (kami/gami, 'paper'). The name reflects the wish for long-lasting beauty and the traditional use of such paper in celebratory and decorative contexts.