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You might have seen a bamboo mat — for making sushi rolls. These mats are called "Su (簀)" in Japanese and you should see the ones for papermaking — Hiki-Su is unbelievably fine and delicate.  … read more

Oh gampi, is there anything that matches your elegant sheen and exquisitely smooth surface? Well, maybe not exactly, but if you like gampi, you really owe it to yourself to also give Mitsumata a try. … read more

Beam Paints are the result of a lifetime of creative exploration, and a deep love and respect for the natural world. The creation of Indigenous entrepreneur Anong Beam, her products make use of "lig … read more

How are Chiyogami and Katazome-shi Different? For many people,  chiyogami is what comes to mind when Japanese paper is mentioned. The vibrant colours, detailed designs, and sheen … read more

Included in our Heritage Washi collection are several papers that are made with the inclusion of clay. These papers were traditionally used for backing scrolls. The inclusion of clay in the pape … read more

What is Chiyogami?HistoryOriginally produced as woodblock prints in the Edo period (1603-1867), today’s popular chiyogami decorative paper is hand-printed by silkscreen in several small studios around … read more