Paper has a long tradition in Japan and it is still
used for many different purposes today. Obvious
uses include calligraphy, woodblock prints, origami and books; with other less
obvious uses being lamps, parasols and
shoji sliding doors. Washi
(wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper) is used to describe
paper made by hand in a traditional manner. Very absorbent and strong, washi
paper is very good for printing as it is able to absorb ink evenly and can withstand
repeated printing without losing shape.
We have recently added three beautiful Japanese washi prints to our website.
