aged paste; fermented starch paste
A traditional starch-based adhesive, aged and microbially fermented, used primarily in the restoration of Japanese paper artworks. The term is domain-specific to conservation and art restoration.
Aged paste is an indispensable adhesive for restoring Japanese paintings.
Aged paste is used for the backing of this hanging scroll.
Compound of 古 (old) and 糊 (paste, starch glue). The term describes paste that has been stored and allowed to ferment, improving its working properties for delicate paper conservation.