Katazome-shi 131 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" 5 x 11" hand cut

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

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

making them ideal for covering books and boxes

Many of the patterns contain highly symbolic imagery

The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of kozo

Katazome-shi 131 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" 5 x 11" hand cut"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