Japanese Paper
Japanese Paper - Imported, Learned, Improved
In the early days of paper production, it was mainly used to spread Buddhism in Japan. The teachers were Buddhist monks from Korea in the 8th century. During this time - the Tempyo period - paper was mainly made from mulberry trees. Demand quickly grew, and a new source of raw material had to be found. Processing the indigenous Gampi plant, which had very delicate fibers with natural viscosity, was more challenging but produced a very beautiful and high-quality, durable end product. This marked the birth of independent, original paper production in Japan.
Buying Japanese Paper Means Acquiring Sacred Material and the Symbol of Purity
The art of Japanese papermaking, which has independently evolved significantly, has had a profound influence on Japan's literary culture. It has also played an important role in many religious ceremonies. To this day, beautiful and fine papers are a source of joy for the Japanese. High-quality papers of various types are used for writing, calligraphy, books, as well as for fans, umbrellas, lanterns, flags, bags, and even sails, partitions, and blinds.
Washi, "wa" from Japan, "shi" paper
Washi is just a general term for paper from Japan, which says very little about its type and quality. ORYOKI has selected some special, original Japanese papers for you, each with different motifs. Tsumugi, for decoration and craftwork. Satogami, ideal for wrapping gifts, drawing, and writing (calligraphy). Katazome paper, a beautiful handcrafted origami, decoration, and gift paper. Chiyogami, a Kozu paper with hand-screen printing, also used for origami, decoration, and gifts. When you buy Japanese paper for the first time, please pay attention to the usage recommendations in our product descriptions.