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History of bookmarks

Bookmarks originated from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when they were called "Yali", which were bookmarks made of ivory.

Tang Hanyu's poem "Sending Zhuge Liang to Suizhou to Study" says: "The Marquis of Ye's family has many books, with thirty thousand scrolls in them.

--It's a toothpick, as new as if it has not been touched by the hand." The poem mentions toothpicks. Later, the scroll books were folded. The toothpicks became thinner and made of bone or cardboard. Some even had a layer of patterned damask attached to the thin sheets, so they were originally inserted into the scroll. The toothpick turned into a bookmark stuck inside the book.

After the Song Dynasty, the style of bookmarks was basically finalized, and it became what it is now.

Due to the lack of material life in the past, bookmarks on the market were extremely limited. It is only in recent years that bookmarks have even appeared in large numbers on the market.

Even so, the number of bookmarks is still relatively less than that of stamp cards. From a certain perspective, bookmarks can more accurately and vividly record and reflect life. Square-inch bookmarks, Like a mirror, you can see a thousand years of culture and reflect all kinds of life.

Appreciating this exquisite artistic bookmark while unfolding the book not only adds a lot of interest, but also makes reading a great pleasure.

In addition to being made of paper, bookmarks can also be made of high-quality pure copper and zinc alloy raw materials, including nickel-plated paint, sand nickel plating, antique copper, pad printing, gold-plated paint, two-color electroplating, and nickel-plated enamel. , nickel plating inlay and other exquisite craftsmanship.

They are cultural and artistic collection gifts that are given to VIPs at the celebrations of large-scale units such as enterprises, schools, hospitals, and government agencies. Paper bookmarks often become the top choice for corporate advertising due to their artistry, novelty and low price. Best choice.