Xuan paper has a long history, which began in the Eastern Han Dynasty and has a history of about 2000 years. It is famous for its light texture, delicate texture, high whiteness, good transparency and strong durability, and it is one of the important materials in the artistic fields of painting, calligraphy and seal cutting in China. The production process of Xuan paper needs to strictly control the environmental conditions and technological process to ensure the quality and characteristics of the paper. Different kinds and uses of Xuan paper will have different specific steps and requirements in the production process.
When making Xuan paper, plant fibers with special environmental conditions in Xuancheng area are used as raw materials and processed through multiple processes. The production process of Xuan paper is very complicated and strict, so the quality, price and use of Xuan paper are different. In addition to the application in the art field, Xuan paper is also widely used to make simple books, New Year pictures, lantern decorations, paper cuts and other cultural products.
Characteristics of rice paper
1. Unique manufacturing technology: The manufacturing technology of Xuan paper is very unique, and it needs to go through more than 100 processes, which is one of the essences of traditional papermaking technology in China. Its production needs to go through soaking, sand filtration, cooking, bleaching, exposure and other links, which adopt physical and chemical methods to make rice paper have unique quality.
2. Suitable for painting and calligraphy: Xuan paper is especially suitable for China's painting and calligraphy creation because of its particularity. The ink wetting, water absorption and aging resistance of rice paper are very suitable for the performance of painting and calligraphy, making painting and calligraphy works more natural and smooth.
3. High collection value: Due to the excellent quality and long history of rice paper, its collection value is also high, and some ancient rice paper can even be sold for tens of thousands of yuan.
4. Environmental protection: Modern rice paper production technology pays more attention to environmental protection and sustainability on the basis of tradition. Made of natural materials such as bamboo, it does not contain any chemical substances and is harmless to the environment and human health.
5. Versatility: Xuan paper is not only suitable for calligraphy and painting, but also for printing and making handicrafts. Its good toughness and ink absorption make it suitable for many purposes.