| The Public Paperfolding History Project
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page is being used to collect information about the
history of folded hexagonal decorations which are not
presented as Folds of Beauty in a Froebelian kindergarten
context, although this context may well have been the
origin of the designs. Please contact me if you know any
of this information is incorrect or if you have any other
information that should be added. Thank you. ********** 1895 Issue 1895 / 12 of the Japanese children's magazine 'Shokokumin' contains instructions for folding an 'Asa no Ha' (Hemp Leaf) from a hexagon. Asa no Ha is a traditional Japanese pattern that symbolizes strong growth. It is also believed to chase away demons. The pattern is often used in clothes for babies.
********** 1944 'Origami Shuko' by Isao Honda, which was published in 1944, contains diagrams for folding several hexagonal decorations from hexagons and another from an equilateral triangle.
********** 1951 A hexagonal decoration titled 'Rosace etoilee' appears in 'Occupons nos doigts' by Raymond Richard which was published by Les Editions du Cep Beaujolais in Villefranche-sur-Rhone in 1951.
********** 1960 A 'Rosette Box' folded from a hexagon appears in 'Paper Folding Fun' by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne in London in 1960.
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