Decorative Papers from Around the World

Luscious, vibrantly-coloured Chiyogami papers are hand-printed using the silk-screen technique. In this laborious process each colour is applied using a separate screen. Sometimes as many as 12 colours, including gold or other metallics, may be used...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, the production of this paper honors traditional Japanese papermaking techniques in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This method of papermaking includes a direct relationship with the earth. This means...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, the production of this paper honors traditional Japanese papermaking techniques in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This method of papermaking includes a direct relationship with the earth. This means...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, the production of this paper honors traditional Japanese papermaking techniques in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This method of papermaking includes a direct relationship with the earth. This means...

The striped laid lines are a unique characteristic of this high quality sheet. Long recognized by printmakers as one of the most versatile of Japanese washi papers, Hosho Select is particularly suitable for woodblock prints.

Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate ?ôwild fig?ö tree, xalama, jonote and...

Featuring majestic purple amethyst tones and graphite gray accents, this eco-friendly hand-crumpled, hand-dyed paper is made by Nepalese village artisans to create a dimensional “mountain terrain” pattern throughout. Gorgeous deckle edges on all...

Swirling mandalas in calming blue tones with gold accents, overlap one another in this intricate screenprinted design from India. Mandala means “circle” in the ancient Sanskrit language of Hinduism and Buddhism. It’s all about finding peace in the...

Swirling mandalas in calming pink tones with gold accents, overlap one another in this intricate screenprinted design from India. Mandala means “circle” in the ancient Sanskrit language of Hinduism and Buddhism. It’s all about finding peace in the...

Unryu, which translates to cloud dragon paper in Japanese, features long strands of kozo fiber from the mulberry tree, which are characteristic of this lightweight paper from Thailand. Most commonly referred to as rice paper, its translucent quality...

Chiyogami papers from Aitoh Co. are decorative washi papers featuring intricate, colorful patterns inspired by traditional Japanese art. Known for their durability and vivid designs, they are popular for origami and a variety of craft projects like...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, Lokta is a veritable staple for fine artists, printers and crafters. This acid-free handmade paper perpetuates traditional Japanese papermaking in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This direct...

Luscious, vibrantly-coloured Chiyogami papers are hand-printed using the silk-screen technique. In this laborious process each colour is applied using a separate screen. Sometimes as many as 12 colours, including gold or other metallics, may be used to...

Luscious, vibrantly-coloured Chiyogami papers are hand-printed using the silk-screen technique. In this laborious process each colour is applied using a separate screen. Sometimes as many as 12 colours, including gold or other metallics, may be used to...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, the production of this paper honors traditional Japanese papermaking techniques in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This method of papermaking includes a direct relationship with the earth. This means...

Handmade and air dried in Nepal, the production of this paper honors traditional Japanese papermaking techniques in the manner in which it is poured and air dried. This method of papermaking includes a direct relationship with the earth. This means...