Decorative Papers from Around the World

Lokta paper is a handcrafted paper made from the fibrous bark of the Lokta plant, native to the Himalayan forests of Nepal. Known for its durability and eco-friendliness, it is often used for journals, stationery, and art projects due to its natural...

Yuzenshi decorative paper is a traditional Japanese paper known for its unique textures and patterns, often incorporating natural elements like plant fibers and pigments. Characterized by its delicate yet durable quality, Yuzenshi is commonly used in...

Made with environmentally friendly bamboo, this sheet has a small ecological footprint. Bamboo Select is slightly heavier than other washi with a lovely soft surface making it ideal for intaglio, block printing and letterpress. Seventy percent bamboo...

Mulberry is mould made of kozo and sulphite pulp, white and acid-free, and its strength, softness and flexibility make it the most versatile sheet for printers and printmakers. This paper is is good for relief printing, silkscreen, hand lithography,...

These color-coordinated blocks of washi papers can be used for mini Origami, paper craft, scrapbooking, collage, drawing, chine colle and also make great gifts. Each square sheet measures 3.3" x 3.3", with a variety of 150 sheets per block.

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 “wild fig” tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry...

Handmade from eco-friendly recycled cotton rag, this hand-dipped ?ôMolecular?ö design creates the look of fusing atoms, splitting and separating. Colored with richly pigmented paints which have been carefully swirled and manipulated on top of a water...

This ogura lace was created with ?ôRakusui?ö, a technique which uses droplets of water that ?ôrain down?ö through the fibers to create random shaped openings. Manila hemp fibers give this gorgeous paper strength and texture. Our ogura lace papers are...

This ogura lace was created with “Rakusui”, a technique which uses droplets of water that “rain down” through the fibers to create random shaped openings. Manila hemp fibers give this gorgeous paper strength and texture. Our ogura lace papers are a...

This light tan kozo paper is accented with natural garden inclusions and natural colored mango leaf inclusions. Its texture and organic look add interest to mixed media art, book covers and more.

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...

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...

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...

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...