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Japanese Decorative Paper

Japanese Decorative Paper

Many traditional uses of decorative Japanese papers have endured: origami, kites, doll and umbrella-making and unparalleled packaging. Today, its uses are limitless: from bookbinding & boxmaking to paper jewellery; to cover mounts for framing; as a background for photography, to cover walls, furniture & lampshades; to produce memorable wedding invitations and for a host of graphic design and public relations promotions. 

Chiyogami

Chiyogami

Chiyogami papers are screen printed by hand in Japan. The fine detail and lustre of these exquisite sheets is unrivalled. The papers were originally developed as woodblock prints to decorate accessories for the home. The designs were inspired by the bright textiles from the Edo period (1603-1868) which the papermakers from the countryside saw on the stylish ladies from Kyoto. Today many of the symbols depicted still hark back to auspicious occasions when fancy kimonos would be worn: cranes for long life; bamboo for flexibility; plum blossoms for beauty and longevity.

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Katazome-shi

Katazome-shi

"Katazome-shi" literally means stencil-dyed paper. Based on traditional kimono printing techniques these Japanese papers are stencilled by hand to produce unforgettable, intense colours and patterns. Like Chiyogami, the strength and look of these special papers makes them great for bookbinding, box making, collage and card making, covering lampshades, decorating furniture and much more.

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Sogara

Sogara

A collection of stunningly beautiful traditional Japanese pictorial silkscreen prints.  These multicoloured non-repeating images are perfect for lampshade making, bookbinding or framing as artworks. Each colour is applied with a separate screen skilfully registered one on top of the other onto a traditional Kozo paper.

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Tissues & Fine Lightweights

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Unryu & Various

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