Traditional Development of Dermatoglyphic Paper
Created on 2025.12.13
Traditionally, the dermatoglyph paper production technique originated from papermaking, one of ancient China's four great inventions. It is crafted from raw materials like tree bark and rags through 72 manual steps, including peeling, soaking, kneading, and beating. This paper is soft, tough, and smooth, primarily used for restoring calligraphy, paintings, and ancient books. Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in places such as Zhenfeng County, Guizhou Province, this craft has been preserved by inheritors like Liu Shiyang and You Guanglun. Meanwhile, the ancient papermaking method in Shiqiao Village, Danzhai County, Guizhou, has evolved into a series of kraft papers, featuring over 160 products such as Spring Welcome paper and Yunxiu paper, which are used in decoration and painting. This tradition has also fostered the "ancient paper +" cultural tourism industry, blending intangible cultural heritage with modern aesthetics.
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