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

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Japanese watchmakers Citizen are rolling out two new limited-edition additions to their ...

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Japanese watchmakers Citizen are rolling out two new limited-edition additions to their Iconic Nature Collection. Created with delicate Tosa Washi paper on the ...

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 ...

It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese papermaking. Increased literacy in Europe had led to a critical shortage of paper, and wood pulp paper was ...

But in Japanese wagasa, we fold into the umbrella itself and then twist it and, anyway, to fold it. Narrator: Nishibori wraps more washi paper around the top of the umbrella, also known as the ...

A washi designer combines huge sheets of washi with lighting to enliven open architectural spaces. Stoles made from dyed, washi-woven textile are the amalgamation of traditional Kyoto chic.

The shrub has long been used for making Japanese washi paper because of its strong fibers and unique texture. Japan began using this material for its banknotes from the late 19th century.

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