Oguni Washi: Papermaking in Snow Country

Oguni Washi: Papermaking in Snow Country

2025 Apr 15th

In the village of Oguni, located in Niigata Prefecture of Japan, washi production has been passed down through families for over 300 years. It started as winter work for regional farmers, isolate … read more
Join the Movement! Print Day in May 2025

Join the Movement! Print Day in May 2025

2025 Apr 14th

Are you a printmaker looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend your weekend? Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and is o … read more
History and Making of Katazome-shi

History and Making of Katazome-shi

2025 Feb 14th

The sudden death of Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of Wazome Kogei, and the subsequent closure of this studio, has left us deeply saddened. Wazome Kogei was one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production stu … read more
Wazome Kogei Closure

Wazome Kogei Closure

2025 Feb 10th

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production studios, has recently passed away. Tragically, without a successor, the Wazome K … read more