摘要：Xuan Paper is a unique Chinese handicraft. It is strong yet soft, smooth but not slippery, pure white with fine texture. The paper

宣纸是中国独特的手工艺品，具有韧而能润、光而不滑、洁白稠密、纹理纯净、搓折无损、润墨性强等特点，有独特的渗透、润滑性能。

Xuan Paper is a unique Chinese handicraft. It is strong yet soft, smooth but not slippery, pure white with fine texture. The paper resists creasing and holds ink beautifully, with special absorbent and lubricating qualities.

宣纸的历史悠久，据史料记载，唐代时已经有人使用宣纸进行书画创作。到了宋代，宣纸的制造技艺逐渐成熟，开始在民间广泛流传。明清时期，宣纸已成为中国书画艺术的重要载体之一。

With a long history, records show Xuan paper was already used for calligraphy and painting in the Tang Dynasty. By the Song Dynasty, the craftsmanship of Xuan paper had matured and became widely used among common people. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it grew into one of the most important mediums for Chinese calligraphy and painting art.

宣纸的制作工艺复杂精细，需要经过原料准备、制浆、捞纸、压榨、烘晒等步骤，在制作过程中，宣纸还经过了无数匠人的精心打磨和改良。他们凭借着丰富的经验和精湛的技艺，使得宣纸的品质不断得到提升和完善，使得宣纸被誉为“纸中之王”。

The production of Xuan paper involves complex and delicate craftsmanship. It goes through multiple steps including material preparation, pulping, sheet forming, pressing, and sun-drying. Throughout this process, countless skilled artisans have meticulously refined and improved the techniques. With their rich experience and masterful skills, these craftsmen have continuously enhanced the quality of Xuan paper, earning it the prestigious title of "the King of Paper."

责编：勾晓庆

来源：日本观察