Paper Threadmaking for Shifu by Susan Byrd

Discover the tradition of Japanese woven textiles made from paper. Learn what type of papers make the best handspun yarns for weaving, and get tips for spinning your own fine paper threads. (Featuring papers from Washi Arts)

This article features seven pages of background, information, photographs, instruction and paper recommendations on spinning washi into thread (kami-ito) to weave into cloth (shifu).

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This issue has 96 pages.