Common origami bird

CRANE

This elegant paper-folded creature is often associated with peace and is traditionally made with a single square sheet. In Japanese culture, a thousand of them are strung together for a special wish.

This clue refers to the most famous origami creation, a stylized paper bird often folded as a beginner project. The word "crane" fits because it’s both the name of the bird and the traditional Japanese origami design, making it a straightforward answer. No wordplay here—just a direct cultural reference to the iconic paper-folding art. If you’ve ever seen origami instructions, this is likely the first thing that comes to mind.