Gampi: Provenance Matters

Gampi: Provenance Matters

2023 Oct 11th

We are excited to have new gampi-fibre papers available for you. Gampi fibre grows in the wild. In all the centuries of papermaking, it has not been cultivated successfully. Preferring to grow at h … read more
Washi Staples at Student-Friendly Prices

Washi Staples at Student-Friendly Prices

2023 Aug 2nd

So much back-to-school hype focuses on stationery, back packs, and new shoes, but what about back-to-school for the college and university crowd? Especially the art students! You want to prepare your … read more
Fibre bleaching: Chemical vs Natural

Fibre bleaching: Chemical vs Natural

2023 Jun 9th

When you look at a clean, evenly white sheet of paper, do you ever wonder how it gets that way? Have you noticed that the best washi isn’t really white? We know that the basic process of harvesti … read more
Introduction to Sekishu Washi

Introduction to Sekishu Washi

2022 Nov 4th

The history of papermaking in the Sekishu / Iwami area of the Shimane Prefecture — goes back centuries. According to Kamisuki Chohoki (A Handy Guide to Papermaking published in 1798), Kakinomoto No H … read more
Why You Need Washi Collection

Why You Need Washi Collection

2022 Jun 27th

Introducing customers to new-to-them materials can be challenging — especially if that something new seems delicate, rare, unfamiliar and, maybe, expensive. They don't know how the p … read more
Gampi and Mitsumata

Gampi and Mitsumata

2022 Mar 9th

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