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Where did the name of Xuan paper come from?

1. Xuan paper is a traditional paper for painting and calligraphy in China, and it is one of the traditional paper-making processes of Han nationality. Xuan paper "began in the Tang Dynasty and was produced in Jingxian County". Since the Tang Dynasty, Jingxian County was under the jurisdiction of Xuanzhou Prefecture, and it was named Xuan Paper because of its land. It has a history of 1500 years.

2. In 2002, Jingxian County, Xuancheng, Anhui Province was identified as the origin of rice paper by the state. In 2006, the production technology of Xuan paper was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. On September 30, 2009, the traditional production skills of Xuan paper were affirmed by UNESCO and included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind.

3. The excellent performance of Xuan paper can't be separated from rigorous and meticulous production technology, mild treatment conditions, proper use of glue, skillful paper fishing and superb paper drying, thus ensuring the quality of Xuan paper.