Tibetan paper

Tibetan paper

　　Tibetan paper

　　Tibetan paper is a traditional art form with distinctive features that can be preserved for a thousand years.

　　As is well known, paper is made from plant fibers and has a history of thousands of years. It faithfully records history and witnesses the progress of human civilization. However, due to its disadvantages such as being prone to rotting, discoloration, and damage, it is not easy to preserve for long periods. Tibetan paper handicrafts

　　Tibetan paper is made from the fibers of four types of herbs, including the snow lotus-like herb called “Chaka” (known in Tibetan as “Rikar”) and hemp, all produced in Tibet. These four materials are mostly ingredients used in making Tibetan incense and also serve as medicinal herbs, which makes the production cost relatively high. Moreover, the dozens of production steps must be executed perfectly without any errors; otherwise, the entire product will be rendered useless. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to call it an art form.