Traditional Japanese handmade paper, or washi, has long been used for everything from writing to decorating homes. A look at its fascinating history, how and where you can make it, and why it’s ...

Even in Tokyo, 17th-century paper wholesaler Ozu Washi runs washi-making experiences and stocks handmade sheets from all over Japan. Washi may not be the only paper in Japan these days, but it’s ...

With the help of new-generation paper artisans, a 125-year-old Japanese paper company is breathing new life into an age-old washi tradition.

Japanese handmade paper, known as washi is still made in some areas of Japan and used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Recently, contemporary Japanese artists have ...

The centuries-old craft of Japanese papermaking has traveled across time and regions—and Hiromi Paper is committed to keeping that tradition alive. This hidden gem offers a gateway into the ...

Performer Karen Kandel as 'papermaker' in 'Recycling: Washi Tales.' (Valerie Oliveiro) Elise Thoron: I first met Kyoko many years ago in Ireland a laboratory retreat in County Wicklow, where a ...

Chiyogami is a style of paper originating in traditional handmade washi, that's decorated with colorful designs taken from nature. It's still made by traditional methods in workshops, some dating back ...

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