Japanese PapersFor just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet.
Asamashi
Echizen Washi
Japanese Cane
Karakusa
Kinwashi
Kyosei-shi
Masa
Okawara Machinemade
Pearl Kuzuryu
Sanwa Silk Unryu
Sanwa Tissue
Silk Tissue
Tairei
Tamashiki
Tanabata
Unryu
Waffleweave
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This is a smooth one-sided sheet with straw inclusions. A wonderful decorative paper; laser compatible. Made of kozo/sulphite; neutral pH.
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Sheets
90gsm
31x43
Another unique and interesting decorative paper. Echizen Washi is available in dozens of patterns with a variety of inclusions and surface embellishments, patterns, fibers and inclusions. The images shown are just a few of the dozens of colors and patterns we have available.
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This exotic paper is created from woven yarns of rope and straw which are laminated to a base paper. Excellent for lampshades, wall coverings and decorative uses.
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This is a colored base stock with a white ?Karakusa? pattern throughout the sheet. (?Karakusa? means ?winding plant?.) This sheet?s pattern consists of various spirals which take their shape from vines and other natural forms. Available in white, cream, green and purple.
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Sheets Cream
90gsm
31x43
White
90gsm
31x43
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An ideal paper for chine colle and block printing, this translucent sheet is embedded with short fibers and has a beautiful surface texture. It can also be used for decorative purposes such as window coverings and lampshades.
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Rolls White, Natural
30gsm
38?x10yds
White, Natural
30gsm
38?x500yds
Sheets White, Natural
30gsm
24x36
Literally ?strongly made paper? Kyosei-shi is a kozo paper that is strengthened with a coating of konnyaku. It can be rubbed and crumpled and used for momigami and kamiko.
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90gsm
23.5x35
This is a very versatile ? and very affordable ? strong paper. Smooth on one side, lightly textured on the other. Masa Waxed is the same sheet impregnated with wax to make it water resistant. Excellent for letterpress printing and printmaking. Neutral pH, no deckles.
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Rolls
70gsm
43?x30yds
Sheets
77gsm
21x31
Waxed Sheets
140gsm
21x31
Made in Japan of a mix of kozo/sulphite. Okawara has one smooth side and one lightly textured side. Neutral pH, 2 natural deckles, 2 cut edges.
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60gsm
38.5x73
This Japanese paper has a fibrous and silvery glitter effect. The sensuous sheet is excellent for invitations, scrapbooks, cards and more! Laser compatible. Available in four colors.
This is a thin, transparent tissue with swirls of very fine fiber. Made of a mix of rayon & sulphite. Wonderful for many decorative uses, including as an overlay for invitations.
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70gsm
25x37.5
A very thin tissue with very fine white fibers and flecks of metallic gold and silver.
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Sheets White w/ Gold & Silver
25x33.5
White w/ White Fibers
25x37.5
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An extremely thin shiny tissue. Machinemade in Japan of 100% gampi, neutral pH.
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10gsm
18x24
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Made in Japan of a kozo/sulphite mix, solid color sheets are scattered with short, shiny rayon fibers on one side only; excellent for most decorative uses, scrapbooking collage, invitations as well as laser printing.
This decorative paper has a colored base with a subtle dotted pattern. Excellent for most decorative uses, scrapbooking collage, invitations as well as laser printing. Available in 5 colors, two of which are shown.
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Sheets Green
105gsm
31x43
Violet
105gsm
31x43
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This range consists of a solid color sheet with shiny rayon fibers and flecks of metallic gold and silver on one side. Excellent for most decorative uses, scrapbooking, laser printing and invitations. Available in 7 colors, six of which are shown.
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Literally, ?cloud dragon paper?, this popular ornate paper cannot be mistaken as sinewy fibers float clearly on the top of the sheet. It is made by adding the long coarse fibers to a wet layer of kozo on the mould. Neutral pH, no deckles.
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37gsm
24x39
This unique paper has a ?waffle? or ?basketweave? appearance. Great for lampshades. Made of sulphite & polypropylene.
