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Botanical name
Common name
Fiber
Formation aid
Dye
Papers
Montengujo
It is a thin decorated paper. It is used in the manufacture of lanterns, to cover windows and to wrap cosmetics. It is block printed with shell white; patterns are geometric or floral.
Origin:
Japan
Local scripture:
紋典具帖
Botanical name:
Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent.