Katazome-shi 081"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

These papers are especially lovely when layered with another paper or used in a way that allows light to shine through them

Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand

and colour

wispy clouds or sun reflecting on a pond

Using traditional kimono-printing techniques

and the strongest

They will easily flatten out when rolled in the opposite direction

making them ideal for covering books and boxes

soft and versatile decorative paper ideal for many different applications

each sheet

handmade paper is a bit of a chameleon

Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils