Katazome-shi 135 397 5 x 11" hand cut

5 x 11" hand cut sample of this paper is available

and decorated by hand

Every sheet of our stunning Japanese Chiyogami paper is meticulously produced by hand

such as tea tins

While beautiful and decorative – perfect for framing – these papers are also incredibly strong

Katazome-shi 135 397 5 x 11" hand cut"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