The earliest "paper" was created by cutting the pith of the Nile-bank plant into thin strips, soaking, layering them in a crisscross pattern, and pressing them into a smooth, durable material.
A more durable, albeit expensive, material made from animal skins (sheep or goat) that were soaked in lime, scraped, and dried under tension. Texte d'origine
Do you need a focus on a (e.g., medieval, 18th century)? The earliest "paper" was created by cutting the