Raw Rice Paper (Xuan Paper) for Chinese & Japanese Painting / Sumie
 
Crafted for the expressive freedom of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, this raw rice paper—also known as Sheng Xuan (生宣) —offers unmatched sensitivity to ink and brush. Made from natural plant fibers using time-honored techniques, it features a soft, absorbent surface that allows ink and color to flow, bleed, and layer beautifully.
 
Raw Xuan paper is prized for its high absorbency, making it ideal for freehand ink painting, splash-ink techniques, and expressive brushwork. Each stroke comes alive as ink spreads organically, creating rich gradations, subtle textures, and dynamic movement that cannot be replicated on treated papers.
 
Lightweight yet resilient, the paper withstands repeated washes and layered strokes without tearing. Over time, artworks on Xuan paper develop a warm, elegant patina, enhancing their artistic and collectible value.
 
Features:
Dimention: 69 cm * 46 cm
Excellent ink absorption and natural diffusion
Ideal for birds & flowers painting, landscape painting and free style painting.
The smooth side is generally for painting and the rough side is the back
Smooth yet fibrous texture with visible grain
Made from natural plant fibers using traditional methods
 
Perfect for artists who value spontaneity, depth, and the authentic character of classical Chinese painting materials.