الأوراق

Evidence

"والكتاب يكتبون الأوراق والمراسلات إلى النواحي"

Remarks

The historical text describes the administrative function of scribes (kuttab) in the 18th century (specifically around 1182 AH) who produced 'papers' (awraq) and correspondence for various regions in Egypt. This indicates paper was the primary medium for state and legal communication (p. 547). A separate mention on page 543 describes writing name slips on paper to be attached to lamps during celebratory processions, showing paper use in public social contexts as well.