造紙術

Papermaking originated in China in the second century B.C. Paper made from linen in the early West Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-24 A.D.) was the world's earliest kind of paper made from plant fibres. By pooling the expertise of craftsmen in papermaking, Cai Lun of the East Han Dynasty (25 A. D.-220 A.D.) succeeded in producing quality paper from linen craps, rags, and used fish nets. Papermaking technology was introduced to the West in the third century. 公元前2世紀我國發明紙。 而漢初造的麻紙是世界上現存最早的植物纖維紙。 東漢蔡倫集中了工匠們的造紙經驗，用麻頭、破布、舊魚網作原料，監造出一批良紙。造紙術從3世紀起傳到國外。