Katazome-shi 060 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" 5 x 11" hand cut

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

To learn more about how Chiyogami is made

are stored in bolts

Each sheet is formed

was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867)

Katazome-shi 060 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" 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