Japanese copying paper
A very thin, strong paper made in Japan from
long-fibered stock, such as mitsumata and the
paper mulberry. It is a very versatile paper, and
depending on the thickness, may be used for
mending torn book leaves, for the overall lining
of paper as reinforcement, for reinforcing the
folds of sections, or for mending hinges. Japanese
copying paper is for the most part handmade, the
fibers being pulped by hand and the sheets made on
molds of bamboo or hair. The length of the fibers
gives the paper exceptional strength and wearing
characteristics, and when it is torn, the fibers
pull apart rather than tear. Also called
"long-fibered Japanese tissue." (17 , 237 )
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