it is not the stuff used for arts and crafts. that kind of rice paper used for painting, etc. is made from plant fibers such as mulberry and hemp. rice paper used for vietnamese food is traditionally made from just rice, water, and salt. they are one of the unique aspects of vietnamese cooking and dining...
grape seaweed distributes naturally in the sea of east and southeast asia like japan (island of okinawa), philippines and other islands in pacific ocean. long ago, grape seaweed has been harvested in the wild to serve in asian cuisine such as salad dishes. the name of green caviar or umibudo is used...