What is the type of origami called where you put hundreds of tiny triangles together to make a figure?

Normally, i see peacocks or swans made with tiny little folded triangles put together.What is the type of origami called where you put hundreds of tiny triangles together to make a figure?
The only origami I've ever seen is things made from one piece of folded paper, not many pieces of paperWhat is the type of origami called where you put hundreds of tiny triangles together to make a figure?
I've been told its called chinese modular origami. I just got introduced to it rescently and like it. I hope that helps if you are still looking for an answer. Report Abuse