Traditional Chinese Xuan Paper - Cicada Wing Paper
Traditional Chinese Xuan Paper - Cicada Wing Paper
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Cicada wing paper, also called fine cicada wing paper, is made from pure natural materials and handmade using a traditional method, from carefully selected raw materials. It is a paper as thin, transparent, light and supple as silk, while possessing the density and tension of paper.
- It is a writing paper for small print (small calligraphy).
- It absorbs ink without smearing and does not yellow easily.
- Perfect for both calligraphy and painting.
Dimensions: 350 × 420 mm
Colors: Light antique tint
Raw material: Camphor bark / Clubtail bark (山桠皮 / 雁皮)
Paper Type: Eight-tenths baked paper

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