India Handmade Hemp 180gsm, 55X75 CM (22x30 in)

Description

This handmade paper from India is a product of a select group of "cottage industry" papermakers from the southern region of the country. The industry is still somewhat of a primitive craft with a slow 21st century movement to improving production facilities and equipment.

This smooth hemp paper has been used for a variety of mediums and special applications. It has become very popular as text pages for hand-sewn leather-bound travel journals. Because it is internally and externally sized India Hemp handles wet media and pen & ink extremely well.

Visually, the sheet is a cream colour with a mix of small coloured fibers spread throughout the surface. The paper is naturally deckled on all four sides however each sheet can be a bit different with relation to size, shade, and deckle edge uniformity - this is typical and expected of all handmade papers produced in India.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Handmade in India
• Neutral pH
• Jute/Hemp/Cotton
• Small inclusions throughout
• 4 deckles
• Soft texture
• Very strong
• Good folding qualities
• Specialty Paper

APPLICATIONS:

• Book Binding
• Calligraphy
• Letterpress
• Offset
• Pen & Ink
• Pastel & Charcoal
• Relief Printing
• Silkscreen
• Stationery
• Watercolour