Why handmade Korean paper, called hanji, is so expensive
  • 8 months ago
Hanji is traditional Korean paper made by hand one sheet at a time. Artisans turn the weblike fibers of paper mulberry trees into paper that can last more than a thousand years. The most expensive hanji costs over $20 per sheet. But despite hanji's quality, demand is in decline. And profits are dwindling for the few workshops left.
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