| Xuan paper, as the famous Chinese traditional handmade paper, is the crystallization of the wisdom of Chinese working people. It is both a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and one of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage treasures. Since its inception, Xuan paper has been appreciated deeply by artists of all ages in painting and calligraphy all over the world. It plays an important role in promoting and passing on the Chinese traditional culture and Chinese civilization.In recent years, with the development of society and the economic globalization, the natural and social environment has changed, especially the cultural environment has undergone tremendous changes, which exerts great impact on the protection of Xuan paper production technique and its inheritance. |
