Katazome-shi 175 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" It is the most widely

It is the most widely used fibre

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

The kozo fibre is an unusually long and durable fibre and contributes to the strength of these seemingly delicate papers

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

which very appropriately describes this paper most often used for collage and chigiri-e

Katazome-shi 175 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" It is the most widely"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