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.
古糊は、日本画の修復に欠かせない接着剤です。
Aged paste is an indispensable adhesive for restoring Japanese paintings.
この掛け軸の裏打ちには、古糊が使われている。
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.