A Xinzhuang villager makes paper by traditional methods at home. Photos by Cheng Yingqi / China Daily Long Demao was the first Xinzhuang villager to reveal to outsiders local papermaking secrets.
Ancient methods of papermaking offer better livelihoods to villagers in Yunnan province. Cheng Yinqi and Guo Anfei report. A Xinzhuang villager makes paper by traditional methods at home. P[Photo/ ...
Papermaking originated in China during the Eastern Han dynasty around 105 CE, credited to a court official named Cai Lun. However, it's important to note that other cultures, such as those in Egypt ...