Handmade PapersWhen it comes to environmentally-friendly, handmade papers lead the pack. All our handmade papers are tree and chemical-free with every aspect of the paper-making process being done by hand.
Compared to a conventional paper mill, the handmade paper manufacturing process uses much less energy per ton of the paper produced, thus significantly contributing much less towards pollution and global warming. In many cases, handmade papermaking uses solar energy for drying.
Chiri
Corkskin
Gan Handmade
Gasenshi Echizen
Goyu
Hosho
India Silk
Indian Flower
Indian Pebble
Indian Ravine
Indian Wave
Jian Handmade
Kitakata
Kizukishi
Kochi
Misu
Mulberry
Nepalese Hand Dyed
Ning Handmade
Ogura
Okawara Handmade
Pearl Kuzuryu
Roma
Thai Handmade
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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Sheets Heavy Speckled
37gsm
25x38
Light Speckled
37gsm
23x35.5
While the cork is neutral pH, the base paper is not. Cork, the outer bark of the cork oak tree, protects the tree throughout its nearly 500-year lifespan. A renewable, organically grown material, cork has been harvested for many centuries.
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
India Silk is a soft, supple handmade paper with a smooth shimmering surface. Made from a mix of cotton and silk, these papers enhance any scrapbooking and stamping project.
A wonderful handmade paper. The 100% cotton colored base sheet has flower petal inclusions.
This Indian handmade paper is micca-coated on both sides and embossed. Some applications are packaging and layering for cards and invites.
Indian Ravine is a metallic spray coated sheet on two sides and embossed with a unique crinkled texture. Some applications include stationery, invites and packaging.
Indian Wave is a handmade paper with no coatings that is embossed to produce a burnished leather look.
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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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
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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20gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
Rolls
45gsm
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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45gsm
25x33.5
