Jing County Xuan Paper

Jing County Xuan Paper

Jing County Xuan Paper is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Jing County Xuan Paper refers to high-end artistic paper made exclusively from rice straw grown in the sandy fields of Jing County, Anhui Province, and the bark of Phoebe zhennan trees, without mixing any other materials. It is produced using the area’s unique mountain spring water, traditional craftsmanship, specially formulated processes, and under precise technical monitoring. This premium art paper is suitable for calligraphy, painting, mounting, rubbings, and more. It is renowned as the “treasure of the nation” and “paper that lasts a thousand years.”

　　Xuan paper is known for being “tough yet flexible, smooth but not slippery, white and dense, with pure texture, resistant to creasing, and excellent ink absorbency.” It also offers unique ink permeation and lubrication properties.

　　When used for writing, it conveys both structure and spirit; when used for painting, it brings vivid vitality. It is the paper that best represents the Chinese artistic style. The so-called “five shades of ink” means that a single stroke can produce varying depths, shades, textures, and clear ink tones with distinct layers—all achieved by the calligrapher or painter through controlling the ink-water ratio and adjusting brush speed and pressure. Additionally, Xuan paper resists aging, does not discolor easily, is rarely damaged by insects, and has a long lifespan, thus earning it the titles “king of papers” and “paper that lasts a thousand years.” In the 19th century, it won a gold medal at the Panama International Paper Competition.

　　Apart from being used for poetry and painting, Xuan paper is also the ideal choice for writing diplomatic notes, preserving important archives, and historical documents. Many ancient books, rare editions, and artworks by master calligraphers and painters in China have been preserved on Xuan paper and remain as vivid as ever.