Sekishu Papers
The technique for making Sekishu (Banshi Tsuru) washi is designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and by Japan as an Intangible Cultural Property. Traditionally used for brush writing, Sekishu is strong and absorbent; excellent for conservation, printmaking, drawing, painting, and dyeing. These papers were discussed in Helen’s conversation with Nancy Jacobi of The Japanese Paper Place. Click here to watch a video of Sekishu Banshi Tsuru being made.
Osaki Family Papers
The current papermaker, Akari Kataoka, is the fourth-generation head of Osaki Paper, a family-run workshop based in the unspoiled landscape of Niyodogawa in Shikoku Japan. These premiums sheets of the finest examples of Japanese paper making have been designated as “Heritage Washi”. These papers were discussed in Helen HIebert’s interview with Nancy Jacobi of The Japanese Paper Place.
Watch a video of the paper making process at Osaki Paper, produced by Citizen Watches. https://youtu.be/ard0JUWlaA4?si=sA_W-XC5Qydtkd1y
Samplers and Assortments
These curated assortments offer a way to review and test with a range of fine Japanese papers in a category. The four sets shown here, variously include selections from the sheets highlighted above and on Helen Hiebert’s “Paper Talk” podcast. Additional sets available at https://www.washiarts.com/washi-paper-assortments/
Small handmade kozo cards with cut edges for business cards and small artworks. Fifty cards in each package.
Size: 2.25” x 3.5" / 55 x 90 mm
Weight: 65g