Tag Archives: Washi

Mino Waishi Pens of Sale: Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts in a Modern Design

Did you know that the famous Mino Washi Japanese paper of Gifu, Japan is now [...]

The Thinnest Washi Japanese Paper – Tosa Washi and Its Attractiveness

A famous Samurai Ryoma Sakamoto was born in Tosa, current Kochi Prefecture. A traditional craft [...]

Innovation of High Grade “Taishu Washi” Japanese Paper – How They Are Used Today?

What is Ohzu Washi Japanese Paper? (Image: ozuwashi.co.jp) Ohzu Washi made in Ehime prefecture has [...]

Surprisingly, Got 36,000 Likes! On Young and Energetic Awa Washi Brand

A big difference on Awa washi Japanese paper is there. Different from other Washi papers [...]

Why the World’s Best Calligraphy Masters Love Inshu-washi Japanese Paper?

Drawing paper made specifically for the needs Japanese calligraphy, India-ink painting, and traditional brush art: [...]

The History and Usage of Echizen-washi Japanese Paper: From Japan’s Oldest Currency to Traditional Art

(Image: wapls.jp) Used in the making of both Japan’s oldest feudal paper currency, the Fukui [...]

Etchu Washi – Japanese Paper that Lasts a Millennium

(Image: toyamakan.jp) “Etchu Washi” is a Japanese paper that has been internationally recognized for its [...]

Creating a Modern Trend from Traditional Ise Carving Paper

(Image: Aoyama Square) (Image: Aoyama Square) (Image: Mie Pref.) ‘Ise Katagami (Ise Carving Paper)’ is [...]

Gifu Lantern – Beautiful Paintings and the Relaxing Light

(Image: cool-gifucity.jp) (Image: cool-gifucity.jp) (Image: Wikipedia) What is Gifu Lantern? Gifu lantern refers to the [...]

Mino Washi Japanese Paper –The Beauty of Passion and Delicacy

(Image: thekono.com) (Image: tsite.jp) (Image: furukawashoten.jp) (Image: JR Tokai) Mino Washi is a thin, strong, [...]