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Why is it called Papa-san? --[[User:Logotu|Logotu]] ([[User talk:Logotu|talk]]) 23:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC) |
Why is it called Papa-san? --[[User:Logotu|Logotu]] ([[User talk:Logotu|talk]]) 23:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC) |
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I believe that papasan chairs were invented in the Phillippnes, and weren't introduced to the US until the mid-60's. Pier 1 is responsible for the mass production and popularity of the chairs. |
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I don't think it is from Japan. Papasan is not Japanese and it definitely not a traditional Japanese furniture. I think it is from Indonesia.
I also don't think it originates in Japan, so I have removed that phrase. --Tarnjp 05:31, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
From personal experience, these were associated with Pier One Imports in my corner of Southern California. They were more of a SE Asian themed place rather than Japanese. --Bobak 21:00, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Why is it called Papa-san? --Logotu (talk) 23:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I believe that papasan chairs were invented in the Phillippnes, and weren't introduced to the US until the mid-60's. Pier 1 is responsible for the mass production and popularity of the chairs.