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Getting to Know Taniai Kozo: an exhibition of works by the Washi Sisters +1(Post)
We are delighted to begin the new year with a new exhibition! This show brings together works that explore the potential of Taniai Kozo, a vintage washi made from kozo harvested on the upper slopes o ...
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 ...
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 ...
Washi and the Fibre Arts(Post)When it comes to washi, the real question isn’t “What can you do with it?”, but “What can’t you do with it?” Printing and dyeing? Yes. Folding and stitching? Yes.
Lighting Up Washi: Lamps and Lanterns(Post)In our part of the world, it is autumn. The hours of daylight are decreasing, and the temperatures are starting to fall. It is officially cozy season. What better way to both brighten and bring warmt ...
Washi and Printmaking(Post)Washi loves ink. That is the first thing you need to know when asked about selecting Japanese paper for printmaking. Printmakers often have very specific demands of the paper they are using and ar ...
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 ...
Heritage Washi Selection for "Longevity — Call for Submission"(Post)What does "Longevity" Mean to You? The Japanese Paper Place wants you to show us with your art — on Heritage Washi! We will host a juried show to be on exhibit at The Japanese Paper Place in cel ...
Oguni Washi: Papermaking in Snow Country(Post)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, isolat ...
Washi Staples at Student-Friendly Prices(Post)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 ...
Ask the Artists: Washi and Water Media(Post)"Can I use Japanese paper for watercolour?", is one of the most-asked questions we encounter. Well, "Yes, of course, but..." You know how it goes. Japanese paper loves wet media, but it simply does ...
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 ...
Introduction to Sekishu Washi(Post)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 ...
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 ...
Washi Summer Fun(Post)It’s summertime, and that means there are so many new opportunities for creative adventures, both indoors and out. Are you wondering what to promote to your customers from afar, or those regulars who ...
Suminagashi - Art formed in simplicity(Post)Suminagashi (墨流し) or “floating ink” is the process of creating a marbled design on plain paper with water and sumi ink. It originated in Japan, possibly as a form of meditative practice, and is se ...
Why You Need Washi Collection(Post)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 ...
Celebrate with Us! — The JPP Open House(Post)As you already know, this year is our 40th anniversary. In appreciation of your long-term friendship and love of washi, we are having an open house on Thursday, November 17, 12 - 6pm.Sekishu wa ...
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 ...