Where did the frizzle gene come from?

[HonkABC]

I am wondering where the frizzle gene was first found. Thank you!

 

[Kiki]

The origin of the Frizzle is unknown.
The frizzle gene is thought to have originated in Asia;[8]: 137  frizzled chickens have been reported from the Far East since the eighteenth century.[6] The Frizzle breed is the result of selective breeding for exhibition.[6][9]: 102  It is recognised in nine European countries: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.[4][1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frizzle_(chicken_breed)

 

[HonkABC]

Thank you!