- Washi - Wikipedia
Washi (和紙), also colloquially known as rice paper, [1] is traditional Japanese paper processed by hand using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia chrysantha), or the paper mulberry (kōzo) bush
- 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 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
- 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: 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
- WASHI MARKET - Japanese Yuzen Paper - | washimarket
We deliver Japanese paper - Washi directly from Japan to overseas customers As the online shopping specialty store of Japanese paper, WASHI MARKET offers a wide variety of washi from traditional Yuzen Washi - Chiyogami patterns to unique designs and specially ordered original limited edition colors for you to choose from
- Unraveling the Types and History of Washi, Japans Intangible . . .
In this article, we introduce the history and types of washi, as well as places where you can actually experience the process of making washi We have also carefully selected some high-quality products made from washi, so if you are interested, please consider them!
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