The unique mulberry tree grows in northern Thailand. After the rainy season, the bark can be easily peeled off, after which it grows back naturally. This property was discovered hundreds of years ago by the Karen tribe in the far north of Thailand.
The leaves of the mulberry tree serve as food for silkworms and the bark forms the basis for mulberry paper. The tree grows in the wild, but is also planted for paper production.
The bark is boiled, crushed and dissolved in water. This paper pulp is applied by hand to scoop frames, often enriched with petals or dried leaves, and then dried in the sun.
In northern Thailand, this paper is made by hand in small workshops and is an important source of employment.
