Cottage handicrafts have long been held in high esteem in India, and the manufacture of handmade paper is one such craft that today has been employed on a large scale. Aside from its beauty and personal touch, handmade paper is often completely wood-free, instead using fibre from recycled cotton cloth to provide the necessary cellulose. The images below show the progression from setting the pulp through to finishing into a paper product.
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| Flower petals are often set into the more ornate paper varieties at the first stage. |
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| Freshly dried paper is stored on racks to await flattening and sorting |
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| Patterned stitching embellishes paper to be used for gift bags |
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| Perforations decorate some sheets - these will be backed by another layer when used. |
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| A press is used to provide relief decorations |
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| Shopping bags are folded and assembled by hand |
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| Metal eyelets add to the strength of the gift bags |
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| The finished product - bet you didn't think a paper bag was that complicated! |
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