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A tradition dating back to the 16th century, making paper by hand is still central to life in the village of Kurotani in the Japanese prefecture of Kyoto. The durable and versatile material, called washi, is crafted in a meticulous process that includes harvesting a trio of plants, preparing and soaking the raw materials, and forming sheets on bamboo screens. This soothing observational short documentary follows the process from harvest to the final decorative touches.

Source: Not all paper is created equal: an 800-year-old tradition of making it by hand | Aeon Videos

Donald Vass has been mending books in the Seattle area for 26 years, but his craft is a fading one.

Source: He Fixes the Cracked Spines of Books, Without an Understudy

The book has always been a sign of status and refinement; a declaration of self-worth – even for those who hate to read

Source: Are book collectors real readers, or just cultural snobs? | Aeon Essays

Papyrus leaves, vellum and paper each have complicated and not at all intuitive ways of being made. In the case of papyrus, we may not fully know how it was produced in antiquity. These are some interesting videos on the production of each material.

Papyrus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCR8n7qS43w

Vellum or Parchment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-SpLPFaRd0

Pre-19th century/wood pulp paper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-PmfdV_cZU