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Paper cutting
originated in China during the fourth or fifth
after paper was invented. Members of the royal
court made paper cutouts for embroidery pattern
designs. Over time commoners started doing paper
cutting as an art.
In the 17th century
paper cutting spread to Japan. The Samurai placed
many different symbols and crests on top of their
armor. People used Kirigami to make replicas of the
symbols and crests. Kirigami was also used for
traditional and religious beliefs. Kirigami
gradually faded out due to Origami becoming more
popular. Today Krigami is used as an art and is
known around the world.
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