Echizen Frost Off White E-29

Echizen washi is paper from Fukui Prefecture.  Echizen Washi brocade-like patterning is called hikkake; it is created with a large, metal watermark screen and dipping it into mitsumata fiber.  Whether the paper is simple, patterned, or shiny with a metallic sparkle, Echizen washi has the perfect...

Echizen Kingin Sazanami Periwrinkle E-32

Echizen washi is paper from Fukui Prefecture.  Echizen Washi brocade-like patterning is called hikkake; it is created with a large, metal watermark screen and dipping it into mitsumata fiber.  Whether the paper is simple, patterned, or shiny with a metallic sparkle, Echizen washi has the perfect...

Echizen Kikukarakusa Blue Green YAM-373

Echizen washi is paper from Fukui Prefecture. Echizen Washi brocade-like patterning is called hikkake; it is created with a large, metal watermark screen and dipping it into mitsumata fiber. Whether the paper is simple, patterned, or shiny with a metallic sparkle, Echizen washi has the perfect...

Echizen Metallic Cream E-2

Echizen Washi is made by using a large, metal watermark screen. This type of paper originates in the western region of Japan. We are happy to have a vintage selection and current stock of Echizen. Whether the paper is simple,...

Echizen Metallic Silver E-9

Echizen Washi is made by using a large, metal watermark screen. This type of paper originates in the western region of Japan. We are happy to have a vintage selection and current stock of Echizen. Whether the paper is simple,...

Yuzen Pink and Rose with Fans KA-2592

Traditional Japanese motifs on hues of rose and pink, a Yuzen classic. Bamboo leaves, blossoms, a classic wave pattern, and more adorn fan shapes framed in black and outlined in gold. This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers,...

Yuzen Blue with White Dots KD-392

This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers, end sheets, boxes, graphic design, framing, origami, and mixed media. Yuzen paper, or chiyogami, is a silkscreen of traditional kimono patterns, made in Japan. Dimensions: Full Sheet @ ~25 in. x 37...

Yuzen Black and Gold Lattice KA-2826

This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers, end sheets, boxes, graphic design, framing, origami, and mixed media. Yuzen paper, or chiyogami, is a silkscreen of traditional kimono patterns, made in Japan. Dimensions: Full Sheet @ ~25 in. x 37...

Yuzen Gray with Gold Curved Stripes KA-1382

This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers, end sheets, boxes, graphic design, framing, origami, and mixed media. Yuzen paper, or chiyogami, is a silkscreen of traditional kimono patterns, made in Japan. Dimensions: Full Sheet @ ~25 in. x 37...

Yuzen Blue and Beige Stripe KA-1045

A classic striped Yuzen. This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers, end sheets, boxes, graphic design, framing, origami, and mixed media. Yuzen paper, or chiyogami, is a silkscreen of traditional kimono patterns, made in Japan. *First image shows close...

Katazome Blue Clovers and Stars SA-37

This opaque patterned paper works wonderfully for book covers, end sheets, boxes, graphic design, framing, origami, and mixed media. Katazome, or Sarasa, are decorated with a combination of stenciling and resist dyeing. Katazome is a precise and laborious process. A rice...

Glossary of Paper Terms

CHIYOGAMI: See YUZEN. ECHIZEN: The famous papermaking area in western Japan. Our Echizen Washi have subtle patterns created by using a large metal watermark screen. GASENSHI: A long square paper for drawing and calligraphy. (See our KISOHEN, one of the...