Exploration of Characteristic Indicators for Contemporary Chinese Traditional Handmade Paper
Through field research,we discovered significant differences between contemporary traditional handmade paper and ancient traditional handmade paper.Currently,most contemporary traditional handmade paper lacks identification of paper characteristics,making it challenging for users to differentiate between various types and manufacturers of handmade paper and accurately assess its quality.To assist users in selecting and evaluating contemporary handmade paper more effectively,Drawing from research on traditional handmade paper characteristics in China,Japan,and South Korea,as well as international standards,national standards,and industry standards on paper aging resistance.we have proposed a set of characteristics identification indexes for contemporary Chinese traditional handmade paper.This characteristics indentification indexes offer recommendations on aging resistance for collectible papers and cleanlingess of water used in the papermaking process.Considering the unique and diverse uses of traditional handmade paper,we recommend that papers for non-collection purposes,the physical and mechanical properties relevant to the usage scenario should be disclosed.For collection purposes,it is essential to meet the aging resistance requirements,and the cleanliness of water used in the papermaking process should be disclosed.
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