It is also known as washi , which is a name for high-grade handmade specialty paper. Mulberry fibers also can be blended with fibers from other plants, including rice, to make paper. Another type is made from the fibers of Tetrapanax papyifer , a tree that is native to Taiwan and is commonly known as rice-paper plant.
This tree is cultivated for its sheet-like bark, which can be shaved into thin sheets of paper. Centuries ago, these sheets were among the Asian crafts taken to Europe along trade and exploration routes.
Many Europeans misunderstood the composition of the paper and believed that it was made from rice, which gave it its name. One variety is used to make edible food wrappers. This type typically includes rice grains and sometimes tapioca as well. The thin paper essentially melts away when touched by the tongue, making it an excellent wrapper for sweets and baked goods. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads.
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The regular length is measured 2, 4, 6 and 8 in Chinese foot. The thickness of the paper is decided by layers, or how many sheets of papers are dried together, 1-, 2-, or 3-ply.
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