Japanese HandmadeThese beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING.
Chiri
Gan Handmade
Gasenshi Echizen
Goyu
Hosho
Jian Handmade
Kitakata
Kizukishi
Kochi
Misu
Mulberry
Ning Handmade
Ogura
Okawara Handmade
Sekishu
Tosa Tengujo
Chiri paper is a handmade paper made with the black outer bark of the plant. Chiri is valued for its tone and texture. Legion offers Chiri Heavy Speckled and Light Speckled, the difference being the concentration of the "speckles" or bark inclusions.
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Light Speckled
37gsm
23x35.5
Heavy Speckled
37gsm
25x38
This beautiful paper is suitable for all fine printmaking techniques, sumi brush work, chine colle and conservation applications. Handmade of 100% kozo. Neutral pH & acid-free; deckled 4 sides.
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White
18 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
White
55 gsm
12" x12"
Originally a calligraphy and writing paper imported from China during the 18th century, Gasenshi is a Japanese handmade sheet made of mitsumata fibers with the addition of sulphite. It is neutral pH and sized for printing. Excellent for sumi-e brush painting.
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35gsm
17.5x25.5
This is a soft, heavy paper. It is very absorbent, making it an excellent choice for block printing, chine colle and sumi-e painting. Neutral pH, 4 deckles.
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50gsm
21x29
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Hosho is smooth on one side and slightly textured on the other. Creamy in color, very absorbent, and is also a very strong paper. Hosho is the best choice for relief printing due to its resistance to tearing. It is also a popular drawing paper. Also available as Hosho Student which is rougher in texture and typically used as a repair and restoration paper.
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Hosho Professional Sheets
Cream
19x24
Hosho Student Sheets
Cream
17x22
This beautiful paper is suitable for all fine printmaking techniques, sumi brush work, chine colle and conservation applications. Handmade of 70% kozo, 30% abaca. Neutral pH & acid-free; deckled 4 sides.
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White
40 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
Handmade in Japan of 100% Philippine gampi. This paper has a delicate and subtle laid pattern in a natural or light green color. Often used in restoration and bookbinding because of it's strength. Kitakata is also an excellent choice for printmaking, chine colle and block printing. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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30gsm
16x20
Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Kizuki-shi means "unadulterated paper made with pure fibers". This results in an off-white, very strong sheet appropriate for mending and for calligraphy. Also used for bookbinding arts.
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Off White
18gsm
25x36.5
Kochi paper is a multipurpose paper that is excellent paper for drawing and printmaking. Made of a mix of kozo & sulphite; 4 deckles. Available in white.
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109gsm
20x26
Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Misu is a translucent sheet with a pronounced laid pattern. Neutral pH; 4 natural deckles.
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45gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
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20gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
The name comes from the mulberry plant from which the kozo fiber is taken. Lightweight and soft, Mulberry is very strong and very versatile. This paper is excellent for printing or printmaking. Made of kozo/sulphite, neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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40gsm
27?x10yds
40gsm
38?x10yds
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45gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
This beautiful paper is suitable for all fine printmaking techniques, sumi brush work, chine colle and conservation applications. Handmade of 100% gampi. Neutral pH & acid-free; deckled 4 sides.
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White
18 gsm
27.5" x 53.1"
This is a strong textured sheet, in which heavy swirling fibers are apparent throughout. Available in six colors and often used in collage, invitations and other decorative areas.
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Natural
108gsm
25x37
Handmade in Japan from 100% kozo. This sheet has a pronounced laid pattern. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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60gsm
12x16
60gsm
14x35
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Handmade in Japan from a mix of kozo/sulphite. Sekishu is a large sheet with a pronounced laid pattern. It is thin, wispy and delicate in feel though it has great wet strength for its weight and is an excellent sheet for traditional Asian painting techniques. It also works well for collage and as a chine colle paper for intaglio printmaking. Sekishu Kozogami Mare is Neutral pH, 4 deckle edges.
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Natural (Kozogami Mare)
26gsm
21x29
White
30gsm
24x39
Natural
30gsm
24x39
Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Made in the Kochi Prefecture where the washi tradition is very strong. This is a very evenly made sheet. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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13gsm
21x31