Mulberry paper (Sa paper)
Handmade paper made from mulberry bark in Luang Prabang
About
Sa paper is made from the bark of the Sa, or mulberry, tree and has traditionally been produced by hand around Luang Prabang.
The paper is made from mulberry bark and is processed into sheets by hand before being dried. It remains visible in everyday and commercial uses around Luang Prabang, including markets and as paper used for restaurant menus.
Ban Xieng Lek and Ban Xang Khong are the main documented villages for seeing posa paper production. The official Luang Prabang tourism site states that villagers continue to make the paper and that sheets can often be seen drying in the sun near the villages.
Where to find it
Where to find it, the villages, workshops and markets around Luang Prabang where this craft is still made and sold. Tap a pin or card to locate it, then open Google Maps for directions.