Handmade paper production

Explore raw materials like Dó bark and the traditional soaking, steaming, and pounding processes.

Learn to mix fibers with natural adhesives to create a consistent, high-quality paper pulp.

Hands-on practice using traditional bamboo screens to scoop and form individual sheets of paper.

Discover techniques for stacking, pressing, and drying sheets on heat-controlled surfaces.

Research traditional uses of handmade paper in calligraphy, folk painting, and modern eco-friendly packaging.

Place: Duong O village, Bac Ninh Province (30 km from the Hanoi center)

Time: 2 days

Cost: USD100/peson/day (including trainer, materials, meals, transportation)