- Washi - Wikipedia
Washi is produced in a way similar to that of ordinary paper, but relies heavily on manual methods It involves a long and intricate process that is often undertaken in the cold weather of winter, as pure, cold running water is essential to the production of washi
- Washi Tape: What is Washi Tape How Do You Use It? - Japan Vault
Washi tape is a decorative adhesive tape that’s sort of like masking tape, but much, much better It’s made from natural fibers like ganpi, mistumata, kozo, or even hemp, but it can actually be made from almost any plant Unlike a lot of plastic-based tapes, washi tape is renewable and biodegradable
- What is Washi? Japanese Paper. — Washi Arts
What is Washi? Washi is the Japanese word for the traditional papers made from the long inner fibres of three plants, wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper
- Traditional Washi Paper: From Japan to the World | Web Japan
Washi is the traditional Japanese paper that has been used in the daily lives of Japanese people since ancient times, in things like shoji sliding doors and lanterns
- Washi: A History of Japanese Papermaking | Robert C. Williams Museum of . . .
The name washi literally means "Japanese paper" Today most paper in Japan is made in large automated mills, but a few hundred families in rural villages continue to make washi in the traditional way
- Japanese Washi Paper: 8 Things You Need to Know - Japan Objects
Washi paper is one of of Japan’s most fundamental, and often overlooked, artistic products During 1,300 years of production it has formed the backbone of many other Japanese artforms In fact washi paper is so ingrained in Japanese culture, there are literally towns build around washi paper making
- Washi, craftsmanship of traditional Japanese hand-made paper - UNESCO
The paper is made from the fibres of the paper mulberry plant, which are soaked in clear river water, thickened, and then filtered through a bamboo screen Washi paper is used not only for letter writing and books, but also in home interiors to make paper screens, room dividers and sliding doors
- Unraveling the Types and History of Washi, Japans Intangible . . .
Washi is a traditional craft technique that Japan is proud of, and it has been designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Its abundant types and wide range of uses are attracting attention from around the world
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