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Traditional Japanese Handmade Paper
Hand made paper is a part of the Japanese Culture. This ancient art form began 2,000 years ago. Today's hand made papers are a mixture of traditional techniques and contemporary design.

The process involves dipping a large fine screen into liquified pulp. Then the excess pulp mixture is poured off. The pulp itself is made from plant fibers. What makes Japanese paper so strong and unique is that this process is repeated several times. Each dipping causes the plant fibers to intertwine which results in an extremely strong sheet that can be used for many purposes.

Early in the Seventh Century paper making was introduced to Japan from the Asian continent. Samurai and commoner alike used handmade paper for almost everything imaginable. The varied use of Japanese paper is made possible by its superior strength.

Japanese handmade papermaking is an art of pride, craftsmanship, and creativity.

For more in depth information about the process, we stock helpful resource books and videos (Handbook on the Art of Washi (BK-12)
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