Paper
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Paper was invented by the Chinese some two thousand
years ago, and for calligraphic purposes is even now Made from the ba of trees, hemp, amboo, mulberry and rattan. Livey an be mixed
or used separately to produce papers of different textures to suit
various purposes.
The type of paper for the finest calligraphy 1 called "Isuan" (4), which is made from sandalwood. This paper is water- absorbent and capable of producing different "shades" of blackness when ink is applied.