Akebono Dark GreyIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting

Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand

handmade translucent paper features a simple tone-on-tone leaf pattern

was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867)

they are as beautiful as the finest silk fabric

A pretty tone-on-tone pattern of roses climbs across this delicate

To learn more about how Katazome-shi is made

These papers have a lovely deckle edge and have incredible wet strength

handmade paper

They will easily flatten out when rolled in the opposite direction

the botanical name for bamboo is ‘sasa’

all native to Japan

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