Akebono Plum & Ochre Size:24" x 39" These papers are especially lovely

These papers are especially lovely when layered with another paper or used in a way that allows light to shine through them

Itame is the Japanese word for ‘woodgrain’ and the juxtaposition of such a rough texture on this delicate

A pretty tone-on-tone pattern of roses climbs across this delicate

A father and son make our Arashi papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village

and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice)

Akebono Plum & Ochre Size:24" x 39" These papers are especially lovelyIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting