Handmade Xuan paper made from plant fibers
untreated
€30,00
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Handmade Xuan paper made from plant fibers
€30,00
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Artisanal Xuan paper – raw, semi-sized, or sized
This 34 × 46 cm Xuan paper is designed for calligraphy, sumi-e, ink wash painting, and ink drawing.
Three finishes allow you to choose how the paper reacts: raw for rapid diffusion, semi-sized for a balance between absorption and control, or sized to better maintain stroke sharpness.
Each pack contains approximately 100 sheets, allowing you to practice movements, test different dilutions, and directly compare how the ink behaves.
CHOOSING YOUR XUAN PAPER
Raw: Highly absorbent. Ink penetrates the fibers quickly, and contours spread more. Choose this for diffusion effects, free-flowing washes, and fast brushwork.
Semi-sized: Intermediate absorption. The ink diffuses without spreading as rapidly into the paper. This is the easiest choice for beginners or for working on varied strokes.
Sized: Reduced absorption. The ink remains more on the surface, allowing for sharper edges and more controlled lines.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Xuan paper sheets
- Material: Vegetable fibers
- Size: 34 × 46 cm
- Quantity: Approximately 100 sheets
- Techniques: Calligraphy, sumi-e, ink wash painting, and ink drawing
USE & STORAGE
Always test the ink on a sheet before starting your final work. Changes in dilution, brush load, or stroke speed can produce very different results.
With raw paper, avoid going over a very damp area multiple times, as the ink continues to diffuse rapidly through the fibers.
Let sheets dry flat before stacking them. Store the paper in a dry place away from humidity and handle with clean hands.
PAIR WITH
To work with hand-prepared ink, use the 16 cm solid ink stick .
To observe how pressure and ink load change the stroke across the three finishes, pair it with the bamboo Chinese calligraphy brush .
To rest multiple brushes between passes without letting the tips touch the table, use the ceramic brush rest .
To work on a continuous length rather than pre-cut sheets, compare with the Xuan paper roll .
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♥ IKANE STUDIO TIP
If you are hesitant between the three finishes, start with the semi-sized. Then, make the exact same stroke with the same ink on raw paper and then on sized paper: the difference in diffusion will become immediately visible.