Japanese Papers

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A good choice for printmaking (including lithography, monoprint and relief printing), painting, sumi-e and dyeing. Small format with four full deckle edges, is very appealing when presented in a floating frame. Gas sarashi method is used to bleach it rather than chlorine. Also as known as Okawara HM Small. Use for Printmaking, Silkscreen, Serigraph, Lithography, Relief Print, Linocut, Woodcut, Wood Engraving, Collograph, Intaglio, Etching, Oil Based, Water Based, Sumi-e, Shodo, Brush Painting, Stencil. 100% Thai kozo, 12 x 17 in., 55g.

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This sized version of our popular Uwa Senka Small is great for use with wet media, and is especially good for mokuhanga. The appealing small format has deckles on all four edges. Cooked with caustic soda, dried on stainless steel, dosa biki sizing. Use for Printmaking, Silkscreen, Relief Print, Mokuhanga, Water Based, Calligraphy, Brush Painting, Oil Based, Serigraph, Lithography, Linocut, Woodcut, Collograph, Intaglio. 100% Thai kozo, 12 x 17 in., 60g.

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This lovely small format paper is made specifically for letter writing by hand with a brush but you can use it with most digital printers too. It is also suitable for painting with water-based media. Printmaking, Relief Print, Linocut, Woodcut, Collograph, Calligraphy, Shodo, Brush Painting, Stencil. 20% Chinese Mitsumata & 80% Abaca. 8.25 x 11.75 in. 50g.

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These wonderful papers are made by a young, skilled papermaker based in Oguni village in the beautiful prefecture of Niigata. They are 100% kozo, handmade using traditional methods. Shikishi refers to the small, square format: traditionally used for calligraphy and small drawings. The chiri version is a lovely tone with subtle pieces of the kozo bark. The format of this paper lends itself to small drawings, prints and working in series. 100% Chinese Kozo. 7.5 x 7.5 in. 51g.

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Handmade by a skilled papermaker in Oguni village, in Niigata prefecture. Shikishi refers to the small, square format, traditionally used for calligraphy and drawings. The lovely format of this paper lends itself to small drawings, prints, and works in series. Fudagami translates to "label papers", made strong to be used as labels for products, including sake bottles and kimono packages. Using 100% Chinese kozo fibre, cooked in soda ash. Dried on stainless steel. 7.5 x 7.5 in. 51g.

Fibre cooked in soda ash, unbleached, hand beaten; "mare" means best quality. Fiber picked clean & beaten by hand. Technique for making Sekishu designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and by Japan as an Intangible Cultural Property. One of the oldest continuously made papers in Japan, very strong and absorbent, made in Sekishu, now called Shimane. Don't confuse this quality paper with others called "Sekishu" that aren't 100% kozo. Excellent for conservation uses, all forms of printmaking, dyeing; traditionally used for brush writing. Heritage Washi (HW) 100% Japanese kozo, 21" x 29", 26g.

A good quality, versatile sheet for painting, drawing, and printmaking. Sized. Machine-made. Off-white, ivory colour. 30% kozo, 70% lignin-free wood pulp, 25" x 37", 44g.

A good quality, versatile sheet for painting, drawing, and printmaking. Sized. Machine-made. Bright white colour. 30% kozo, 70% lignin-free wood pulp, 25" x 37", 44g.

A premium, hand-made paper. Awaji's flowing kozo fibres add subtle texture and pattern. Its thick, absorbent surface is suitable for many artistic pursuits especially relief printing, painting with gouache or acrylics, and collage. 100% kozo, 20" x 26", 109g.

Rhythmic wave pattern, available in Blue, Olive, Ochre, Natural, Peach, Pink, and White. 100% rayon-like cellulose, 21" x 31", 20g.

100% kozo tissues with beautiful long fibre inclusions, available in Dark Green, Red, Yellow, Purple, Green, and Blue. 25" x 37", Lightweight sheets are 17g, Heavyweight sheets are 22g.