Paper was invented in China ca. AD 105 and rapidly superseded other materials for documentation purposes. The basic techniques used in early papermaking were cutting, washing, boiling and steaming, pounding, mixing, casting, and drying. The long life of early papers may be attributed mainly to the alkaline residues they contain. The traditional Chinese methods for preventing paper pests involve chemical treatment of the paper, preventive measures used in binding processes, and chemical treatment of the environment. A variety of natural products was used for these purposes. Hemp paper dyed with phellodendron and known as yellow paper is particularly resistant to insect attack. The two traditional binding methods, scroll type and book type, are described, as well as three major binding styles: butterfly binding, wrapped-back binding, and thread-binding. Finally, the mounting, framing, and restoration of artworks on paper are discussed. -- AATA