Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Handmade Paper

Monpa Handmade Paper (Mon-Shug) is a traditional paper produced by the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, primarily in the Tawang and West Kameng districts. Made from the bark of the Shugu Sheng tree (Daphnie Paperacia), this paper has significant cultural and religious value, especially in Buddhist rituals. The paper is used for writing Buddhist scriptures, prayer flags, and scrolls.