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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 == | ||
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Broussonetia papyrifera; kozo; halivun; kalivon; masi (Fiji); deer's tree; mûrier à papier (Fr.); | Broussonetia papyrifera; kozo; halivun; kalivon; masi (Fiji); deer's tree; mûrier à papier (Fr.); | ||
| − | [[File:brpapyriferabarkw6.jpg|thumb|Paper mulberry | + | [[File:brpapyriferabarkw6.jpg|thumb|Paper mulberry ''Broussonetia payrifera'')]] |
| − | + | [[File:Kozo.jpg|thumb|Paper mulberry]] | |
| − | ''Broussonetia payrifera'')]] | ||
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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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 == | ||
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° 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. | ||
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* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 | * R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 | ||
Revision as of 14:34, 1 May 2016
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.);
File:Brpapyriferabarkw6.jpg
Paper mulberry Broussonetia payrifera)
Other 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, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_mulberry (Accessed Dec. 9, 2005)