Do you want to make your designs pop and stand out? Washi tape is an ideal gifting solution if you feel that little artist ...

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese arts and construction for centuries. This paper is crafted ...

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 ...

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 ...

Japanese handmade paper, known as washi is still made in some areas of Japan and used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Recently, contemporary Japanese artists have ...

Like the Andon lamps used around Japanese spaces, usually made of a wooden or bamboo frame covered with washi paper, these lamps are appreciated for the atmospheric quality of the gentle light ...

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 ...

is a focus for washi paper production and tourism. Amid the greenery of the precinct is yet another shrine dedicated to the legendary creator of washi, Kawakami Gozen. The shrine traces its ...

This stunning sheet of paper was collected by Sir Harry Parkes, British Ambassador to Japan, in 1870. It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese ...

The tape is made with premium washi paper, ensuring it tears easily and sticks well without leaving residue. The set includes 6 different sizes of tape, from wide to thin, making it perfect for a ...