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Dó paper

Dó paper (Vietnamese: giấy dó, chữ Nôm: 𫷏𦾤 "mulberry paper") is a paper made from the inner bark of the tree and traditionally produced in many villages in Vietnam. It plays an important role in folk art, Đông Hồ painting in particular, because of its durability.[1]

Đông Hồ painting on dó paper

Production process

The production process includes some stages. First, the bark is soaked in limewater for three months. Second, the black outer bark is husked off and ground by mortar and pestle before being blended with a viscous substance made from a plant belonging to the family Verbenaceae. This mixture is diluted to form a slurry. A bamboo mold (Vietnamese: liềm xeo) is dipped into the vat of slurry and removed. Paper fibers adhere to the mold in a thin sheet that is then pressed, dried, rolled, and dried again. The final product must be soft, light, and durable.[citation needed]

Applications

Due to its durability, this paper found many uses in traditional Vietnam, including the making of books, paintings, and documents.[citation needed]


References

  1. "Đôi nét về giấy dó – Thư Viện Huệ Quang". thuvienhuequang.vn. Retrieved 2024-02-09.

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