Talk:History of origami

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Though obviously not a Stub for length, this article has no clear structure or narrative, and focuses on a few chosen topics without discussing the overall history of origami as the title implies it should. LordAmeth 15:01, 23 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This article needs some attention, as does the main Origami article; so I'm revising this one, and if things go well I'll move on to the main article. As you state, there's very little structure here, and a surprising amount of false/contradictory statements. I'll do my best to source everything I add, in addition to providing a more cohesive timeline. Origamidesigner (talk) 05:43, 23 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Problems[edit]

Show the following exhibition

The origin of the art began as Chinese Paper Folding. The Japanese origin began in the 6th century when Buddhist monks from China carried paper to Japan. The first Japanese origami is dated from this period.--202.157.11.27 13:53, 23 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The source for that statement appears to be a popular non-academic book. A more reliable source appears to be the Lister List, In the essay "Errors and misconceptions about the history of paperfolding", he explicitly denies this statement, and e.g. in "A basic, essential history of origami", he writes:

Contrary to what may be generally thought, there is scarcely any evidence of the history of recreational paperfolding in Japan before 1600.

--Noe (talk) 15:29, 2 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

This Doesn't Make Sense To Me[edit]

Despite the heavy influence in the modern centuries by the Mexican, the original Chinese name of "Zhe Zhi" (摺紙) still applies in all Chinese speaking regions.Mambi55 19:33, 10 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It was the result of some vandalism that had not been thoroughly cleaned up. Unfortunately it lasted for several months as this is a relatively neglected article.--T. Anthony 04:06, 31 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Where does one hang an origami ball for good luck in the home? Marian —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.167.162.240 (talk) 04:25, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Citation for legend[edit]

On page 10 of Rick Beech's The Practical Illustrated Encyclopedia of Origami: The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding, published by Lorenz Books, ISBN 0-7548-1982-5, there is a wood block print with the following description: "Ancient Japanese woodblock showing a magician who, according to legend, folded a flapping bird so realistic that it took flight." This source does not, however, mention the name Abe no Seimei. 70.62.26.165 (talk) 01:56, 7 April 2013 (UTC) M. C. Garlick. The woodcut[reply]

[1] has something about that, but it looks like it wasn't origami. That woodcut is from 1819 and probably is about the story but the origami link was I'd guess just an interpretation of the story. It probably is worthwhile to say something from that citation rather than just remove it if you'd like to update the article. Dmcq (talk) 13:26, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

More history[edit]

In the history of origami part they could have mentioned that origami was actually created in CA China how did they not know that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kewicutie (talk • contribs) 14:45, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

There is no evidence that is true. See Chinese paperfolding. I think there probably should be a bit about paper yuanbao here though okay. Dmcq (talk) 17:55, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Doesn't show the history[edit]

When I go to look at the history of origami it says this page doesn't exist what it to dose idiots — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lemenarealm (talk • contribs) 19:09, 5 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

T.L.E[edit]

Please help me i cant read 2001:4454:55E:3000:602D:5575:BAE8:4ED5 (talk) 22:26, 22 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

History[edit]

We do not have to use a phrase,’via Korea’, when we talk about history of Japan. Korea was just ‘path’, but paper came from China directly by shipping. 2400:2410:8182:A00:1C38:63D:33C2:D11D (talk) 15:39, 25 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]