It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese papermaking. Increased literacy in Europe had led to a critical shortage of paper, and wood pulp paper was ...

The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

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A washi designer combines huge sheets of washi with lighting to enliven open architectural spaces. Stoles made from dyed, washi-woven textile are the amalgamation of traditional Kyoto chic.

Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture is a major center for washi paper production. There, papermaker Igarashi Masami created "Food Paper," combining produce like potatoes or onions – mainly ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...

But in Japanese wagasa, we fold into the umbrella itself and then twist it and, anyway, to fold it. Narrator: Nishibori wraps more washi paper around the top of the umbrella, also known as the ...

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Japanese watchmakers Citizen are rolling out two new limited-edition additions to their ...

Step into a world of Japanese craftmasters and uncover the philosophy of forging a deep bond with one's craft—or roll up your sleeves and embrace the shokunin spirit yourself. From intricate ...

Of those, 22 are registered in Japan and include Kabuki, traditional Japanese food and washi paper. According to the proposal outline, the prototype of the technology for sake brewing using koji ...