Xuan paper, or traditional rice paper, is widely used in Chinese painting and calligraphy.
The paper has a history of more than 1,000 years. It originated from Xuancheng City in the eastern province of Anhui. The manufacturing process goes through over 100 stages, and it takes at least one year to make.
The Cao family has been making Xuan paper since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The craft has been passed down the generations.
Check out the gallery to see how the paper is made.
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