6/22/2023 0 Comments Textured gray and black backgroundWhen paper was first invented during the Han dynasty, it was said that they used mulberry fibers with fishing nets, old rags, and hemp waste. Though one can say that papyrus is ‘paper-like’. Ancient Egyptians would paste thinly-sliced papyrus plant strips together until it resembled a scroll or sheet, which is not how real paper is produced. Also, even the wealthy wouldn’t use it for frequent letter-writing.Īnother thing you might find interesting is that papyrus isn’t technically paper, either. While this is true to some extent, it’s rather absurd as actual parchment in those days was costly enough. The word came from the French term, ‘veau’.įor those who love reading Regency novels or historical fiction, you’ll find authors using ‘parchment’ when their characters need to write on something. Vellum on the other hand, is made from calf skin. The difference is in the source – paper is made from plant-based fibers, whereas parchment is prepared from goat, calf, or sheep skin. Although you’ll find the terms ‘parchment’ and ‘paper’ used interchangeably, they really shouldn’t be.
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