Dó paper is a special kind of paper made from the bark of Dó trees (Rhamnoneuron balance) traditionally produced in many villages in Vietnam. The paper material is soft but really durable. It is estimated that the paper has been 500 years old. When drawing or writing on Dó paper, the drawing lines are not blurred, but contrarily quite sharp. In ancient time, the paper was used for paintings or royal documents. Today, the paper is widely used in painting, writing or valuable decorations. It is play an important role in folk art, Dong Ho painting in particular, because of it is durability.
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