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Cai Lun’s Key Images

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Preparing materials for papermaking
Preparing materials for papermaking
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Artisan demonstrating bark preparation
Artisan demonstrating bark preparation
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Learning from a Kam artisan
Learning from a Kam artisan
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Floating papermaking mould
Floating papermaking mould
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Papermaking tools and equipment
Papermaking tools and equipment
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Collecting natural materials
Collecting natural materials
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Working with paper pulp
Working with paper pulp
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Carrying a floating mould
Carrying a floating mould
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Preparing a sheet of handmade paper
Preparing a sheet of handmade paper
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Cut-paper charm
Cut-paper charm

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