Japan - Chiyogami & More

Okawara is a relatively thick Japanese paper that is used in book arts, printmaking, and conservation. It is handmade of kozo and hemp fiber. Also ideal for brush painting and conservation work.

Composed mostly of Philippine gampi fiber, Kitakata exudes a warm tone and is highly resilient due to the natural sizing properties of its fiber. Ideal for printmaking, drawing, mixed-media, book-arts, encaustic, collage and alternative photography...

Kinwashi (also known as Ogura Natural) is 55 gsm with cut edges machine-made from acid-free manila hemp and kozo with long swirling fibers set in a creamy, natural-colored paper with golden fibers. Heavier than Ginwashi, it is great for printing and...

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...

Each 20-sheet pack contains two 8" x 10" sheets each of the ten Awagami Editioning papers: Kitakata, Kitakata Green, Kitakata Select, Bunkoshi Select, Hosho Select, Okawara Select, Kozo Natural Select, Hakuho Select, Shiramine Select and Bamboo...

Ginwashi is 39 gsm with cut edges, machine-made of manila hemp and kozo with short silver and natural fibers set in a creamy, natural background with silvery fibers. This paper is commonly used in printmaking, painting, and digital printing. It is...

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...

Primarily composed of Gampi fiber, Kitakata Select is a heavier weight version of the original Kitakata washi. This version has the subtle gloss, nice density and soft surface that printmakers have come to love from Kitakata.

This paper has a relatively deep natural color and smooth surface. Its texture is classically Japanese, with no additional sizing, making it good for both printmaking and calligraphy.

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...

Primarily composed of Gampi fiber, Kitakata Select is a heavier weight version of the original Kitakata washi. This version has the subtle gloss, nice density and soft surface that printmakers have come to love from Kitakata.

Mingeishi refers to folk craft paper, or all-purpose paper. It is handmade of kozo, hemp, and sulphite pulp. As the name implies, it is suitable for all printing, printmaking, and decorative applications.

Okawara is a relatively thick Japanese paper that is used in book arts, printmaking, and conservation. It is handmade of kozo and hemp fiber. Also ideal for brush painting and conservation work.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Premium Kozo Thick white rolls feature high versatility and quality, recommended for all types of printmaking, drawing, painting, collage, book-arts, alternative photography and mixed-media art techniques. Rolls are internally sized (to prevent...

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,...

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...

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...

AITOH decorative paper is handmade in Japan and inspired by nature. Meticulously made to ensure the AITOH quality standard, this paper is suited for a variety of uses such as bookbinding, scrapbooking, collage, framing, and more. Handmade in Japan and...

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...

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...

Primarily composed of Gampi fiber, Kitakata Select is a heavier weight version of the original Kitakata washi. This version has the subtle gloss, nice density and soft surface that printmakers have come to love from Kitakata.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

At Awagami, good creativity is thought to be at least one pound's worth (a little more as this pack is 500g), and the diversity of papers included in the pack does meet a wide range of projects, from Origami to scrapbooking and book art. The...

These colorful sets contain a mix of solid and hand-dyed washi papers. Use them for mini origami, scrapbooking, paper craft, journaling, collage and more. Each square sheet measures 3" x 3", with a variety of 40 sheets per set.

This pack of mixed paper sheets features an assortment of natural toned washi in various weights and surfaces. Each sheet measures A4 (8.3" x 11.7"). Ideal for printmaking, drawing, painting, collage, book art, paper craft, journaling, writing and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...