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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An ornamental deciduous tree, ''Broussonetia papyrifera'', native to eastern Asia. The bast fiber from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree is used in the manufacture of handmade oriental paper called [ | + | An ornamental deciduous tree, ''Broussonetia papyrifera'', native to eastern Asia. The bast fiber from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree is used in the manufacture of handmade oriental paper called [[kozo]]. The fibers are also used to make cloth called [[tapa]] (Polynesia) or masi (Fiji). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Broussonetia papyrifera; kozo; halivun; kalivon; masi (Fiji); deer's tree; | + | Broussonetia papyrifera; kozo; halivun; kalivon; masi (Fiji); deer's tree; mûrier à papier (Fr.); |
| − | + | == Applications == | |
| − | ''Broussonetia payrifera'')]] | + | == Collection Risks == |
| − | == | + | |
| + | [[File:Broussonetia papyrifera Texture of the trunk.jpg|thumb|Paper mulberry ''Broussonetia payrifera'')]] | ||
| + | [[File:Kozo.jpg|thumb|Paper mulberry]] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Small tree growing to 15 m with round crown. Bark=grayish green with narrow furrows. | Small tree growing to 15 m with round crown. Bark=grayish green with narrow furrows. | ||
Fiber width = 6-24 microns with variable thickness and pointed ends. Striations often occur in groups to form nodes. Parenchymal cells are rectangular and often appear to have serrated edges. | Fiber width = 6-24 microns with variable thickness and pointed ends. Striations often occur in groups to form nodes. Parenchymal cells are rectangular and often appear to have serrated edges. | ||
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| + | For paper fiber properties see [[kozo]] | ||
== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
| − | T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' ''The Paper Conservator'', vol 3, 1978. | + | ° T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' ''The Paper Conservator'', vol 3, 1978. |
| − | == | + | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == |
| − | * | + | * R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 |
* ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980 | * ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980 | ||
| − | * | + | * E.J.LaBarre, ''Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making'', Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969 |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "mulberry" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "mulberry" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed October 24, 2001]. |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_mulberry (Accessed Dec. 9, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 2 June 2020
Description
An ornamental deciduous tree, Broussonetia papyrifera, native to eastern Asia. The bast fiber from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree is used in the manufacture of handmade oriental paper called Kozo. The fibers are also used to make cloth called Tapa (Polynesia) or masi (Fiji).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Broussonetia papyrifera; kozo; halivun; kalivon; masi (Fiji); deer's tree; mûrier à papier (Fr.);
Applications
Collection Risks
Physical and Chemical Properties
Small tree growing to 15 m with round crown. Bark=grayish green with narrow furrows.
Fiber width = 6-24 microns with variable thickness and pointed ends. Striations often occur in groups to form nodes. Parenchymal cells are rectangular and often appear to have serrated edges.
For paper fiber properties see Kozo
Additional Information
° T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' The Paper Conservator, vol 3, 1978.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
- E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "mulberry" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed October 24, 2001].
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_mulberry (Accessed Dec. 9, 2005)