Crepe paper

Crepe paper is one of China's traditional handmade paper varieties, named for its finely woven horizontal grain resembling silk gauze. Documented as early as the Ming Dynasty, it was classified under Xuan paper during the Qing Dynasty, divided into two types: Luowen Xuan made from Qingtan bark and Luowen paper crafted from bamboo pulp. This paper boasts a pure white texture with a soft yet resilient quality, featuring deep and distinct horizontal striations. It finds extensive use in ancient book restoration as protective leaves, in mounting calligraphy and paintings, and in craft production. In literary works, its textural characteristics are often employed as metaphorical imagery for natural landscapes.