Decorative Papers

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 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 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 by the village artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. The open weave design makes this paper a wonderful choice for home decor projects such...

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 and...

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.

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 various...

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 also...

This sturdy sheet is made from an impressive blend of kozo and cotton; and is the first fine paper to feature this unique East meets West fiber blend. Hakuho Select's strong and resilient surface is certain to lend unique textural depth to art works...

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.

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...

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.