Difference between revisions of "Banana paper"
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| − | A handmade, decorative [ | + | A handmade, decorative [[paper]] produced from the pulp of [[banana%20tree|banana]] stalks (family Musaceae). Banana paper has a warm sandy color, fibrous texture and a delicate woody aroma. It has no fillers and is acid-free. A thin, translucent tissue paper made also from banana pulp is called banana skin. Banana paper is used for drawing, collage, printmaking, stationery, and decoration. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 8 January 2014
Description
A handmade, decorative Paper produced from the pulp of banana stalks (family Musaceae). Banana paper has a warm sandy color, fibrous texture and a delicate woody aroma. It has no fillers and is acid-free. A thin, translucent tissue paper made also from banana pulp is called banana skin. Banana paper is used for drawing, collage, printmaking, stationery, and decoration.
Synonyms and Related Terms
banana skin
Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Banana." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 25 Apr. 2004 .