Paper Production For Dong Ho Painting

In Dong Ho Village, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, 35 km from Hanoi, is famous for its folk woodcut paintings. The painting centre is a folklore exchange centre for UNESCO. “Giay Diep” a special type of paper is produced here in the centre. The paper is able to conserve the durability of colour. Combine with the special colours of paint used in printing, the colours of Dong Ho painting can keep for a long time.
The content of Dong Ho Painting is usually humorous and optimistic in a bright colour such as red, yellow and white. The painting is mainly bought and displayed on the Lunar New Year celebration.

One of the steps of the long process of producing the special paper is shown here.