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Materials and Plant Sources
- Himalayan Daphne: inner bark used for tough, fibrous sheets.
- Stellera root (Rechagpa): poisonous properties naturally deter insects and mice.
Production and Inks
- Smoothing process: dried sheets were often rubbed with barley powder to create a flat writing surface.
- Specialized coatings: glossy blue-black luxury papers incorporated ingredients like yak brain and hide glue.
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- The step-by-step traditional papermaking process
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