The meaning of this word is a process of transferring patterns such as inscriptions, patterns or words onto materials such as paper, cloth, leather and so on through ink, pigment and other materials.
Rubbing plays an important role in recording and inheriting history and culture, and is widely used in calligraphy, seal cutting and other fields. The basic steps of rubbing include treating materials such as paper or cloth into a moist state, then covering them on patterned inscriptions or utensils, and gently tapping them with a hammer or brushing them with a brush to dent the pattern. Afterwards, the processed rubbings are removed and dried, and the rubbing film is obtained.
The advantage of rubbing film is that it can preserve and copy historical and cultural heritage, and at the same time, it can also pass on traditional culture and art. In addition, rubbings can also be collected and appreciated as works of art.