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Made With Clay(Post)
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 pap ...
What is "Su"?(Post)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. ...
Longevity: The JPP 40th Anniversary Exhibition(Post)Our sense of time changes with age and circumstance. Waiting – for a minute, for an hour, for an answer, a bus, inspiration… What do we do to thrive, to progress, to endure, to achieve, to acquire lo ...
Fibre bleaching: Chemical vs Natural(Post)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 harvest ...
Collaboration with Humber Fashion Institute(Post)On October 13th, we had the pleasure of visiting Humber Fashion Institute students’ "Fashion Through Paper" event where they showcased their design skills, artistic talents, and unique approa ...
Cleaning Up Your Act: Sustainability in the Artists’ Studio(Post)Every day, we hear talk of sustainability. Sadly, as we all know, there are a lot of products used regularly in the visual arts, that are not very friendly to the environment. Whether we look at t ...
The JPP is turning 40!(Post)The Japanese Paper Place was established by Nancy Jacobi in 1982. Wow! Forty years of sharing the beauty and inspiration of Japanese paper with the world. We’d like to thank you for your patronage ...
Gampi: Provenance Matters(Post)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 ...
Now Live! ON COLOUR - Online Exhibition(Post)“Why, when we make art, do we seek white paper?” Our latest online exhibition, ON COLOUR, emerged from this one question—we offered the following call for submissions: “Colour ...
Gampi and Mitsumata(Post)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 ...
Wazome Kogei Closure(Post)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 ...
Chiyogami VS Katazome-shi(Post)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 ...
History and Making of Katazome-shi(Post)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 st ...
The JPP Pop-up Shops(Post)We have good news for you. The Japanese Paper Place will be hosting pop-up shops at two great events in April.The JPP booth at BOUND Book Arts Fair, December 2022On Thursday 27 April, you will f ...
Visit us at Creativeworld(Post)The Japanese Paper Place is excited to return to Creativeworld! After two years of standing by, we are delighted to see old friends, meet new, and share the beauty of washi at the world's l ...
Collab Items with Beam Paints!(Post)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 "li ...
See You at Creativation by NAMTA 2024(Post)The Japanese Paper Place is excited to be a part of Creativation by NAMTA 2024, March 25 to 27 in New Orleans! The event was formerly known as Art Materials World, a fine art trade show ...
Baren — Making prints without a press(Post)“I love the smell of ink and paper in the morning” is the statement on a poster in our showroom. Any printmaker will agree. The general perception is that one needs a separate studio space, a large p ...
Join the Movement! Print Day in May 2025(Post)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 ...
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