The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
…people with local materials. Manuscripts of such material are lightweight, and the pages are large. Characters can be written easily and clearly on the surface using black ink and the document is easy to read. …
Sa-paper, made by local artisans, serves as a practical alternative for copying both Buddhist and secular texts in Sipsong Panna. Although less symbolic than palm leaves, sa-paper's ease of use and du