Shu Xuan Paper (熟宣紙）

Shu Xuan Paper (熟宣紙）

Chinese Calligraphy

Writing Tools

Calligraphy Tools

Paper

Rice Paper

Processed Paper

Shu Xuan paper, has Potassium alum worked into it during production, which results in a stiffer texture, a reduced ability to absorb water, and less resistance to shear stress (meaning that it can be torn much more easily). Shu Xuan Paper is usually used to write smaller sized calligraphy which requires more accuracy and neatness.

Xuan Paper (宣紙)

Sheng Xuan Paper (生宣紙）

Mao Bian Paper (毛邊紙）

Qing Tan Bark (青檀樹皮）

Rice Straw (沙田稻草）

Potassium Alum

Physical Object

shuxuanpaper

Xuan paper was first mentioned in the ancient Chinese book "New Book of Tang" (新唐書). It was originally produced in the Tang dynasty in Jing County, which was under the jurisdiction of Xuan Prefecture (Xuanzhou), hence the name Xuan paper.