World Heritage connection: Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun

Traditional handicrafts of making Xuan paper

Les techniques artisanales traditionnelles de fabrication du papier Xuan

The unique water quality and mild climate of Jing County in Anhui Province in eastern China are two of the key ingredients in the craft of making Xuan paper that thrives there. Handmade from the tough bark of the Tara Wing-Celtis or Blue Sandalwood tree and rice straw, Xuan paper is known for its strong, smooth surface, its ability to...