Why Hanji, Handmade Korean Paper, Is so Expensive

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Hanji is traditional Korean paper made by hand one sheet at a time. Artisans turn the weblike fibers of paper mulberry trees into paper that can last more than a thousand years. The most expensive hanji costs over $20 per sheet. But despite hanji’s quality, demand is in decline. And profits are dwindling for the few workshops left.

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