Katazome-shi 100 - Sample 8.5" x 11"An 8. 5 x 11 hand cut sample section. "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

In Japanese Akebono means ‘dawn’ and after seeing these delicate

Patterns/Colours: 40 patterns

they’re tougher than you think

A father and son make our Arashi papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village

27 Colours

40 patterns

This pack consists of 100 sheets of a single colour

conservation

Densely packed with long

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

It is the same colour on both sides so it is perfect for models where you see both sides of the paper

Kozo (mulberry) is said to be the masculine element