Thai Handmade Paper

Thai handmade papers, also called Saa papers are acid free papers made in Thailand using 100% natural kozo fibers. Each paper has unique and distinctive characteristics in terms of density, texture and sizes. These papers possess a beautiful blend of rich colors and intricate designs.

Making of Thai Handmade Paper

• The bark of mulberry or kozo is made into a mulch.
• Spread over a screen to take their unique texture.
• Leave it to dry.
• Add flowers or leaves to them for added effect.

Thailand's paper industry has grown quite rapidly in the past decade. The factories in northern Thailand offer a good number of handmade decorative papers, revolutionizing the Asian paper market by supplying a vast array of reasonably priced, traditional oriental styles that can be used in many different creative processes.

The uses of Thai handmade papers is limitless and is used for numerous purposes including backdrops, a painting medium, book covers, lamp shades, and even clothing. Thai Papers are successfully used to make various artistic and eyecatching paper products.

The most commonly and widely used Thai papers are banana paer, batik print paper, Thai unryo, Thai kozo, tamarind paper, garden paper, cal ling, birds nest paper, and Thai seaweed paper.