It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese papermaking. Increased literacy in Europe had led to a critical shortage of paper, and wood pulp paper was ...

The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese arts and construction for centuries. This paper is crafted ...

Tosa washi paper has been produced for over a ... Hidakawashi managed to achieve mass production of the world's thinnest Japanese paper using machines, and the company's strength is being able ...

Citizen's limited-edition 30th anniversary models use paper for the dials to celebrate the spirit of Japanese aesthetics.

A washi designer combines huge sheets of washi with lighting to enliven open architectural spaces. Stoles made from dyed, washi-woven textile are the amalgamation of traditional Kyoto chic.

“The Hiroshima Panels (I): Ghosts,” executed in ink wash style on traditional Japanese “washi” paper on a folding screen, was created by Iri Maruki (1901-1995) and his wife, Toshi (1912-2000 ...

The shrub has long been used for making Japanese washi paper because of its strong fibers and unique texture. Japan began using this material for its banknotes from the late 19th century.

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