Akebono Teal Size:24" x 39" The base paper is a

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of kozo

Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky

these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul

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Akebono Teal Size:24" x 39" The base paper is aIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting