Date: c. 1435

In his treatise, Jawhar-i Simī, the librarian Simi Nishapuri notes that the best paper for calligraphy is produced in Damascus, Samarqand, Baghdad and Amul. Colours include yellow, dark red, light red, blue, verdigris … read more

Date: early Islamic period and until c. twelfth century (?)

Hama was a major centre for the production of paper, perhaps until the twelfth century. Papermaking appears to have been consolidated in Damascus in later centuries … read more

Date: early Islamic period and until c. twelfth century (?)

Von Karabacek argues that the Greek name of this town (Bambyce) can be associated with a Greek term for a type of paper (Xartis bombykinos; and in Frankish sources, charta bambycina). The production of paper was … read more