China paper
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
China paper
- Details
Soft, thin, unsized, fine-textured, highly absorbent paper of bamboo fiber originating in China, usually of a pale yellow color. It is typically used is for steel engraving, woodcut proofs, and as lithographic transfer paper, because it absorbs ink without smearing. Although it is also called "Indian proof paper," it is distinct from "India paper," which is softer and looser in its fiber bond.
- Variations
Chinese paper
India proof paper
carta di Cina
carta cinese
paper, India
India paper (China paper)
paper, China
China papers
Indian proof paper
papier de Chine
papel de China