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 handmade 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
Chiri
Echizen Washi
Gan Handmade
Gasenshi Echizen
Goyu
Hosho
Japanese Cane
Jian Handmade
Karakusa
Kinwashi
Kitakata
Kizukishi
Kochi
Kyosei-shi
Masa
Misu
Mulberry
Ning Handmade
Ogura
Okawara Handmade
Okawara Machinemade
Pearl Kuzuryu
Sanwa Silk Unryu
Sanwa Tissue
Sekishu
Silk Tissue
Tairei
Tamashiki
Tanabata
Tosa Tengujo
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
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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Sheets Light Speckled
37gsm
23x35.5
Heavy Speckled
37gsm
25x38
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.
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.
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Hosho Professional Sheets Cream
19x24
Hosho Student Sheets Cream
17x22
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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.
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"
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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
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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Sheets 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
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
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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Sheets 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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