What are the production processes of rice paper?

The production process of Xuan paper is extremely complicated, which can be roughly divided into six processes: material selection, pulping, paper fishing, paper drying, inspection and paper cutting, all of which are made by hand.

There are three kinds of rice paper: raw rice paper, cooked rice paper and semi-cooked rice paper.

During the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty, among the tributes sent to Chang 'an, the capital of China, there were tributes such as paper and pens in Xuancheng County, which shows that there were already papers and pens produced in Xuancheng County at that time. Xuan paper is a unique handicraft in China. It has the characteristics of soft and tough texture, smooth as jade, not decaying and ever-changing Mo Yun. Enjoy the reputation of Millennium paper, known as a national treasure.

Painting with inscriptions on rice paper, Mo Yun is clear, well-organized, full of backbone, magnificent, thick but not muddy, light but not gray, and its calligraphy and painting are vivid and shiny on paper. In August, 2002, Xuan Paper was awarded the title of National Geographical Indications Protection Product.

The characteristics of rice paper:

Xuan paper has good ink wetting property, strong durability, aging resistance and difficult discoloration. Xuan paper is tough and moist, smooth but not slippery, white and dense, pure in texture, lossless in rubbing, strong in ink wetting, and unique in permeability and lubricity. Pen and ink are divided into five colors, that is, they are finished in one stroke, with distinct shades, visible textures, clear Mo Yun and distinct layers.

It is not easy to be eaten by insects and has a long service life. Xuan paper has been known as the king of paper since ancient times. Xuan paper is divided into three categories according to the proportion of raw materials, namely extra clean leather, clean leather and cotton, and can also be mixed according to contract requirements or special requirements of manufacturers. The quality grade of Xuan paper is divided into original brand and sub-brand (superior product and qualified product). The phloem tissue, tissue and fiber of Pteroceltis tatarinowii grown in Jingxian and its surrounding karst hilly areas are uniform and tender for about three years.