Antiquarian restoration: A way to access ancient wisdom

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As time goes by, paper can become moldy and delicate to handle. So, keeping one's breath and hand movements steady, a high level of concentration and a massive dose of patience are critical skills when doing antiquarian repairs. Check out the video to see how an expert repairs a "family genealogy book," known as jiacheng pudie in Chinese.