Brief introduction of Fuyang papermaking

Fuyang paper is an ancient paper-making process of Han nationality. As thin and tough as spinning, there are many products and high quality. Fuyang paper industry has a history of 1900 years. Fuyang is the hometown of Xie Jingchu, the founder of Xie, and one of the key producing areas of handmade paper in China, producing almost all types of China paper. Known as the "Hometown of Homemade Paper" in China. The ancient book records that "a piece of paper in Fuyang sells 18 provinces". According to legend, Xie Fuchun, the minister of the Song Dynasty, often presented books to the emperor with Fuyang Chiting paper. The emperor was surprised to see that the paper was white and the ink was clear. When he asked about the source of the paper, he immediately sealed Fuchun Chiting Paper as an official document of the imperial court and used it for imperial examinations. Fuyang paper is divided into two categories: bamboo paper and grass paper, which has a long reputation for its softness and elasticity. There are many kinds of Fuyang paper, including Xuan paper for painting and calligraphy, and hand-made "pit paper".