The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese papermaking. Increased literacy in Europe had led to a critical shortage of paper, and wood pulp paper was ...

An apparel company sells washi clothing and later collects them to make vegetable fertilizer. Daily items made from papier mache-style lacquer using washi enjoy renewed interest for their ability ...

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese ... It’s also used to make various everyday goods like clothes ...

Narrator: If the washi has to be moved around ... It's the most difficult step out of hundreds in making wagasa, or traditional Japanese umbrellas. If the paper is misaligned by even a fraction ...

The proposed “Traditional knowledge and skills of sake making with 'koji' mold ... traditional Japanese food and washi paper. According to the proposal outline, the prototype of the technology ...

The shrub has long been used for making Japanese washi paper because of its strong fibers and unique texture. Japan began using this material for its banknotes from the late 19th century.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Japanese watchmakers Citizen are rolling out two new limited-edition additions to their Iconic Nature Collection. Created with delicate Tosa Washi paper on the ...

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Step into a world of Japanese craftmasters and uncover ... paper cut-outs and coloured water to make their own personalised washi paper. Hands-on crafting and Japan's most popular copperware ...