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Omi torinokogami

After the ancient name of the prefecture. It is made ​​ only from the gampi fibers. It is used in the restoration of ancient manuscripts. The sorting of impurities is performed twice, before and after beating, to obtain a very pure paper. The sheets are dried on boards of gingko in order not to alter their surface.
It was used as money paper, in the beating of gold and silver leaves.
Origin: 
Japan
Local scripture: 
近江鳥の子紙