Guanzhuang mulberry paper is known as "paper-like living fossil", which has a history of 1700 years. Mulberry paper has always been a special paper for painting and calligraphy because of its flexibility, tensile strength, anti-fading and insect resistance, and is deeply loved by painters and painters. In 2008, "Guanzhuang Mulberry Paper" was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.

The Historical Origin of Mulberry Paper

Mulberry paper with a history of thousands of years is called the "living fossil" of human paper industry. For thousands of years, it has recorded the traditional papermaking technology in China, and it is a window for people to understand the history of paper culture. Mulberry paper originated in the Han Dynasty. It takes mulberry bark as raw material and is mainly produced in the Central Plains. According to relevant historical records, as early as the Han Dynasty, leather paper was produced in ancient Anhui with a history of 1800 years.

This kind of paper is named after the times and is called China paper. Mulberry paper used in ancient calligraphy and painting was sold to India, Japan and other countries, and it was named "calligraphy and painting paper", commonly known as "imitation rice paper". Because of the pure fiber structure and special aroma of mulberry paper, it can prevent insects from eating, so mulberry paper for painting and calligraphy is not only an ideal treasure of calligraphy, but also a precious paper for publishing and copying.