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 ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...

An apparel company sells washi clothing and later collects them to make vegetable fertilizer. Daily items made from papier mache-style lacquer using washi enjoy renewed interest for their ability ...

Narrator: If the washi has to be moved around ... It's the most difficult step out of hundreds in making wagasa, or traditional Japanese umbrellas. If the paper is misaligned by even a fraction ...

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese ... It’s also used to make various everyday goods like clothes ...

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.

“The Hiroshima Panels (I): Ghosts,” executed in ink wash style on traditional Japanese “washi” paper on a folding screen, was created by Iri Maruki (1901-1995) and his wife, Toshi (1912-2000 ...

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