القرطاس، الكاغد، الورق، الطلحية، الفروخ، السجل، الطرس

Ingredients

نبات القنب, الجوت (الخيش), الخشب, الحلفاء, الخيزران

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

Different types of paper had varying compositions: 'Al-Talhiya' paper was manufactured from hemp ('Nabat al-Qinnab') (p. 128). Indian paper imported via the Gulf and Al-Ahsa was made from materials including jute ('Al-Khaysh'), wood, 'Al-Halfa' grass, and bamboo ('Al-Khayzuran') (p. 135). The paper was often polished ('Masqul') to improve writing quality (p. 123).

Evidence

"وصف وصفت تلك القراطيس بأنها بالية ولونها يميل إلى الصفرة"

Remarks

The region utilized various paper types: 1. 'Al-Qirtas' often imported from Mecca and Syria (p. 121-122). 2. 'Al-Kaghad', a term originating from Samarkand, often imported from Iraq (specifically Basra and Mashhad Ali) (p. 125-126). 3. 'Al-Talhiya', named after Talha bin Tahir, used extensively for official documents and letters (p. 128-130). 4. 'Al-Farukh', a size category influenced by Egyptian standards, measuring approx 80cm (p. 131). 5. 'Al-Sijill', referring to long scroll-like formats (p. 132). 6. 'Al-Tars', which refers to palimpsests or reused paper where previous writing was erased (p. 133). Dimensions varied by function: letters often used smaller or medium sizes, while fatwas and records used standardized larger formats like 'Al-Baghdadi' or 'Al-Shami' (p. 137-140).