In the later Middle Ages, especially the 15th century, parchment was largely replaced by paper for most uses except luxury manuscripts, some of which were also on paper. New techniques in paper milling allowed it to be much cheaper than parchment; it was made of textile rags and of very high quality.

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Parchment is made from animal skin and has been used for ancient writings and fancy artwork for ages. However, the paper is crafted from wood pulp or cotton and produced in large quantities, making it a great fit for everyday writing, printing, and packaging.