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The history of paper in Indonesia began in the 7th century AD, when the Chinese introduced paper to the territory of Indonesia.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history of paper
10 Interesting Fact About The history of paper
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The history of paper in Indonesia began in the 7th century AD, when the Chinese introduced paper to the territory of Indonesia.
Initially, paper in Indonesia was used to write and print religious documents.
In the 14th century, the Majapahit kingdom began to mass producing paper for administrative and trade purposes.
One of the famous traditional Indonesian types of paper is ironwood (or Uli), which is made from ironwood bark fibers.
Ulin paper was first discovered in Kalimantan, and then spread throughout Indonesia.
In addition to ironwood paper, Indonesia also produces paper from materials such as bamboo, pandan leaves, and coconut fiber.
During the Dutch colonial period, paper in Indonesia was only produced by Dutch companies and was subject to high taxes.
After Indonesia's independence in 1945, the government promoted paper production as a strategic industry.
At present, Indonesia is one of the largest paper producers in the world, with a production of around 20 million tons per year.
Although modern paper has replaced traditional paper, ironwood paper is still used to make handicraft products such as hats, bags, and storage.
