Han Dynasty
Much different from the paper we know today, the
first piece of paper was hemp that was pounded and
disintegrated. It was thick, very coarse, and it
had an uneven texture. As paper making continued to
evolve so did the possibility to record important
teachings and philosophies onto a cheap surface
that was easy to transport. The invention of paper
changed the way people taught and learnt, this
tactile object created opportunities and progressed
human civilization.
I picked out an authentic Korean rice paper and had
my favourite part of my family story translated into
Korean. The sentence in Korean is 로잘리아는 살고싶은 희망 과
영리함으로 그들을 구했다. Translated loosely means “Rosalia’s
determination to survive and her ingenuity saved
them from destruction.” This sentence was speaking
directly about my late Nanny. Hearing these words
after her passing made me feel close to her.
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