Japanese traditional paper - Washi

Tosa-Washi

Tosa-Washi is a thin Japanese paper made from mulberry trees, the traditional raw material of washi. Mr. Takaoka's was the predecessor to make a machine-made washi in Japan, inspired by Western paper machines. The machine, which is well past its prime, is still operated by skilled craftsmen. Even though it is a machine, the craftsmen put a lot of time and effort into each step of the process to produce a beautiful and delicate washi. This washi has an uneven surface due to its long and interwoven fibers. This causes pictures and photographs to be warm and soft.

MINO-WASHI Mino Washi

Mino registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property

MINO-WASHI is made from the plants “Kozo” It is a handmade paper with patterns made by dropping water on it.It has a Japanese traditional wave pattern called SEIGAIHA(means BLUE WAVE).
The craftsmen carefully made each sheet.It is characterized by the deep taste that leaves the natural edge of a paper of handmade paper.Registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property.

This video is an introduction to Mino Washi paper. It may differ from the actual product.

ISE-WASHI Ise washi paper

Ise-Washi has been made in Ise since the early Meiji period for distribution of Ise Jingu's amulets to all over Japan. Ise Jingu is the place which has been worshiped as the Home of the Heart.
Our company was founded in 1899 (Meiji 32). Since then, we have been made pure and noble washi (Japanese paper) for Ise Jingu.
IseWashi has been developed over a century to be suited to strict requirements from Ise Jingu.
Nowadays, as the ink-jet printing technology has been developed, the possibility of IseWashi that can be beautifully printed by the ink ̶jet is spread dramatically. IseWashi has both smooth surface and rich texture surface in a sheet.

 

Echizen-Washi

Echizen Washi is Japanese paper made in the Okadagawa watershed in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture. The main raw material of Japanese paper is bast fiber which is the plants kozo , mitsumata and ganpi are used.
Echizen Washi is characterized by the elegant beauty and high quality of the created (kinari) colors that stimulate the rich sensitivity.