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Handmade Paper
The history of
handmade paper dates back to 105 AD. Indians hold the credit of having
used paper from cellulose fibers during third century BC. The handmade
paper industry that had flourished in India during the Mughal era
gradually declined with the establishment of paper mills during the
18th and 19th centuries. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the art
of handmade papermaking was revived under the inspiration of Mahatma
Gandhi. Today, the handmade paper industry has over 157 handmade paper
working units all over the country. Sanganer emerged as one of the
biggest paper making center in western India. Humming with rhythm of
the sound of paper making activities, this paper village excelled in
developing its own variety of papers with special characteristics.
They were named according to their properties such as Ishwar Sahi, Do
Rohi etc. for different usage
Handmade Paper
and Board Industries, which singly and exclusively manufactures for
the world's markets, Handmade paper products worth Rs.10 crores
annually. Products such as Handmade Paper Bags, Handmade paper Photo
Frames, Handmade paper Diaries, Handmade paper Boxes, Handmade paper
Greeting Cards, Handmade paper Albums etc are manufactured and exports
to all over the World.
Website :-
www.handmadepaper.com
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