Katazome-shi 018"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and

Each sheet is formed

Using traditional kimono-printing techniques

was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867)

To learn more about how Katazome-shi is made

these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul

fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why

soft and versatile decorative paper ideal for many different applications

5 x 11" hand cut sample of this paper is available

The individual layers of colour are silkscreened on one by one requiring careful registration of screens

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