Katazome-shi 004 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" This translucent paper is strong

This translucent paper is strong and durable

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Itame is the Japanese word for ‘woodgrain’ and the juxtaposition of such a rough texture on this delicate

A father and son make our Arashi papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village

Katazome-shi 004 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" This translucent paper is strong"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and