The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

Washi is a high-end paper made by hand only from the bark of the “ganpi” shrub. “It is characterized by its fine texture, being thin and being durable,” said museum director Masao Shimizu.

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese ... that is not only durable and flexible but also has a ...

As an ancient technique that dates back to the 7th century, the art of making washi—Japanese paper—has been practiced for hundreds of years by craftsmen. A lot of effort goes into the whole ...

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