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Mulberry-bark paper making in Xinjiang

Updated: November 12, 2020
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In Moyu county, Xinjiang, tour guide Nurmamat introduces the process of producing handmade mulberry bark paper. Craftspeople soak and boil tree bark, and then use traditional techniques to transform the natural fiber into soft paper. The local papermaking facility offers tourists a view of this Uyghur cultural heritage.