112K views · 1K reactions | Witness the ancient papermaking process, where 108 steps and 52 skilled artisans bring this traditional craft to life! ✨ #Papermaking #TraditionalCraft #ChineseCulturalHeritage | Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States | Facebook

The timeless craft of traditional #Chinese papermaking #Papermaking, one of China's Four Great Inventions, originated in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC – 9 AD). The creation of a single sheet of paper involves four intricate steps: fiber separation, pulp beating, sheet forming, and drying. Let’s explore this fascinating ancient process! #culture (cr: douyin xhmz00) | T-Time HK

#Papermaking embodies ancient Chinese wisdom. Among the various types of handmade paper, Xuan paper stands out for its deep ties to calligraphy and ink painting, earning it the title "Paper of the Ages." #Craftsmanship #ChineseCulture Making Xuan paper is extremely demanding. Artisans hold a finely woven bamboo screen and steep it in a large trough full of pulp and lift it. A single sheet of this paper can sell for over 10,000 yuan ($1,372). | Xi's Moments