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∙ 17y agoAccording to Merriam-Webster the etymology is from Middle English papir, from Anglo-French, from Latin papyrus papyrus, paper, from the Greek word papyros meaning papyrus, the plant that Egyptians made paper from.
Paper originated in China around the 2nd century BC. It was invented by Cai Lun, a Chinese official, using a mixture of mulberry bark and other plant fibers. The technology eventually spread to other parts of the world through trade routes.
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∙ 14y agoThe word paper came from papyrus. Papyrus is a plant found alongside of river Nile. Egyptian used core of papyrus to make sheet for writing.
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∙ 11y agoFrom ancient China
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What is the history on paper sculpture?
paper sculptures originated from china from origami
Which invention was originated in ancient China?
I think it was paper
What are the origins of silver paper?
Gelatin silver paper was originally created in 1874. The paper originated in China and was used as notebook paper before being used a currency.
Where did origami originate from?
Origami origiated over 1000 years ago in Japan.
What are the origins of silver?
Gelatin silver paper was originally created in 1874. The paper originated in China and was used as notebook paper before being used a currency.
How did the Age of Absolutism get its name?
It seems to have originated with BMB Beloff in "Age of Absolutism" paper in 1966.
What things originated in china?
There countless things originated in China. Some of the common things include umbrellas, kites, gunpowder, coffins, forks, toilet paper and so much more.
Who made the first paper aeroplane?
The use of paper airplanes to create toys, is believed to have originated 2,000 years ago in China, where kites were a popular form of entertainment
Who manufactures Staples paper shredders?
MartinYale
What are the different processes to creating manila paper?
The process of creating manila paper is much simpler than the creation of other more high quality paper. Manila paper is made from semi-bleached wood fibers, and it weaker than most other paper. Also manila paper is originated from the Philippines and they created it out of hemp.
How do you fold oragami?
Origami is the art of paper folding. It is done with the hands/fingers. The word 'origami' and the art form originated in Japan.
Who found the process of recycling paper?
There is no record of who first recycled paper. It was part of the original paper making process as it developed in Europe. It may have originated earlier with paper making in Asia, but I do not know about this. When paper making was developed, during the Middle Ages, the paper was made mostly from recycled linen rags. At that time, paper was used as a replacement for vellum, which was very expensive, or such materials as papyrus, which decomposed easily. This made paper a valuable product, and any paper that could be recycled was reused in the paper making process.
