The first recorded use of paper marbling can be traced back to ancient China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Paper marbling, also known as "Suminagashi" in Japan, "Ebru" in Turkey, and "Floating Ink" in English, is a technique where colorful patterns are created on the surface of water or other viscous liquids, and then transferred onto paper or fabric.

In China, the art of paper marbling was initially used to create decorative patterns for textiles. It later expanded to include the production of decorated papers used for calligraphy, bookbinding, and other artistic purposes. The Chinese technique involved floating pigments on a liquid surface, manipulating them with brushes or other tools, and then carefully placing the paper on top to capture the pattern.

Paper marbling eventually spread to other parts of the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, where it developed its own unique variations and styles. However, the first recorded use of this technique dates back to ancient China, making it the birthplace of paper marbling as we know it today.
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