Qian'an mulberry paper is a geographical indication protected product.
Qian'an papermaking has a long history. According to the "Qian'an County Chronicle", Qian'an papermaking industry began in the late Han Dynasty and reached its peak by the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Qian'an rice paper is soft and pure, white and delicate, undamaged when folded, does not change color when stored for a long time, does not rot or bore, has good water absorption, and is not easy to age. It is most suitable for calligraphy, painting, and decoration. It has become one of China's special handicrafts and is used by calligraphy and painting artists. They regard it as a treasure. In 1981, based on the original calligraphy and painting paper, after many careful studies and improvements in ingredients, a unique new variety of Qian'an rice paper was developed. In 1989, the production of calligraphy and painting paper reached more than 30 specifications, with an annual paper output of more than 100 tons. . Qian'an rice paper is highly praised by famous calligraphers and painting masters at home and abroad. The products are sold all over the country. Beijing Rongbaozhai Art Service Department, the Palace Museum, Tianjin Yangliuqing Painting Shop, etc. are the units that place orders for Qian'an rice paper all year round. Most of the products are exported to more than a dozen countries such as Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States every year. and region. (Tangshan)
Qian'an calligraphy and painting paper: It is as famous as rice paper and has the reputation of "the propaganda of the south and the movement of the north". Mainly used for calligraphy and painting. Qian'an City is located in the Luanhe River Basin, with mostly barren white sandy land. Farmers have always had the habit of planting mulberry trees. It has been the hometown of mulberry trees in northern my country since ancient times. The mulberry bark produced has long fibers, fine and flexible texture, and strong tensile strength. It is an excellent raw material for making calligraphy and painting paper. Its production history can be traced back to the early Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago.
The production area of ??Qian'an mulberry paper (Qian paper) is the current administrative area of ??Qian'an City, Hebei Province.