Japanese Folk Art Paper is a washi paper dyed single color. This color is soft and natural, from Japanese traditional color. It has a rough texture and very thin stripes. Tearing this paper makes the fiber well fluffy and good texture appears. It has good frimness and is used to detailed work, so you can use this various ways, for example, handicrafts, wrapping paper and so on. Our Japanese Folk Art Paper is Awa washi paper, produced in Tokushima Prefecture (Japan). The washi paper from this area is a designated Traditional Craft and has an established reputation for its high quality.

Shikishi Paperboard is for paintings, calligraphic works, illustrations, autographs, waka/haiku-poetries and so on. It is said that the begining to use this kind of paperboards was Heian and Kamakura period (8th～14th century); upper-class people have written waka-poetries on square colored papers and sticked them to the shoji sliding doors or folding fans. It is not clear since when the present shape pasted a core paper and 2 sheets of paper together has begun, but Shikishi paperboards has various sizes and any Japanese manufacturers produce under the same standard. It is composed of the front paper, core paper and back paper. The core paper is made from eco-friendly recycled paper. The edges of this paperboard are rolled up by a gold aluminium-tape. This tape makes the paperboard more bright. A lot of different kinds of papers are used in the front papers to be able to choose the right one. Appearance and running of colors on paperboards depend on manufacturing processes, length of the fibers and so on, so many people use differnt paperboards suited well to their arts of paintind and painting materials. We put the sample images of running of colors each paperboards, so you can see these diferrencies.<br /><br />woodfree paper<br />Suited to calligraphic works and illustrations. Run-proof. The texture is not like washi paper, but you can write or draw smoothly and clearly. <Ink spreading level> very low

Shikishi Paperboard is for paintings, calligraphic works, illustrations, autographs, waka/haiku-poetries and so on. It is said that the begining to use this kind of paperboards was Heian and Kamakura period (8th～14th century); upper-class people have written waka-poetries on square colored papers and sticked them to the shoji sliding doors or folding fans. It is not clear since when the present shape pasted a core paper and 2 sheets of paper together has begun, but Shikishi paperboards has various sizes and any Japanese manufacturers produce under the same standard. It is composed of the front paper, core paper and back paper. The core paper is made from eco-friendly recycled paper. The edges of this paperboard are rolled up by a gold aluminium-tape. This tape makes the paperboard more bright. A lot of different kinds of papers are used in the front papers to be able to choose the right one. Appearance and running of colors on paperboards depend on manufacturing processes, length of the fibers and so on, so many people use differnt paperboards suited well to their arts of paintind and painting materials. We put the sample images of running of colors each paperboards, so you can see these diferrencies.<br /><br />woodfree paper<br />Suited to calligraphic works and illustrations. Run-proof. The texture is not like washi paper, but you can write or draw smoothly and clearly. <Ink spreading level> very low

Temple and shrine stamp book is a kind of notebook on which peple receive red stamps when visit a temple or shrine. The pages are double-leaved so that stamp ink doesn't bleed through. Thanks to a accordion fold of this book, you can spread all pages and see the every stamps you've collected together. Each temple and shrine has a unique stamp. When you receive a stamp, you can also receive “sumi-gaki” on the stamp book which is unique kanji-characters written in sumi-ink. These unique stamps and beautiful “sumi-gaki” are in beautiful harmony like a work of art. Be sure to pay your respects at the temple or shrine’s main hall before getting a stamp.

Shikishi Paperboard is for paintings, calligraphic works, illustrations, autographs, waka/haiku-poetries and so on. It is said that the begining to use this kind of paperboards was Heian and Kamakura period (8th～14th century); upper-class people have written waka-poetries on square colored papers and sticked them to the shoji sliding doors or folding fans. It is not clear since when the present shape pasted a core paper and 2 sheets of paper together has begun, but Shikishi paperboards has various sizes and any Japanese manufacturers produce under the same standard. It is composed of the front paper, core paper and back paper. The core paper is made from eco-friendly recycled paper. The edges of this paperboard are rolled up by a gold aluminium-tape. This tape makes the paperboard more bright. A lot of different kinds of papers are used in the front papers to be able to choose the right one. Appearance and running of colors on paperboards depend on manufacturing processes, length of the fibers and so on, so many people use differnt paperboards suited well to their arts of paintind and painting materials. We put the sample images of running of colors each paperboards, so you can see these diferrencies.<br /><br />woodfree paper<br />Suited to calligraphic works and illustrations. Run-proof. The texture is not like washi paper, but you can write or draw smoothly and clearly. <Ink spreading level> very low

Suited to ink and watercolor painting. Great for color gradation, light and shade. Natural white. Made from bamboo pulp with gampi. Recommended for practice. <Ink spreading level> very high

A paper telescope type box made with gorgeous Yuzen paper. Perfect size for postcards (148 x 100 mm), photographs, and small items. Also can be used as a gift box to spice up your presents.　On this hand-dyed yuzen paper, multiple colors are screen printed. It features classical patterns with modern touches, boldly and delicately designed based on traditional Japanese kimono nature patterns including beautiful scenery. Many of these bright, rich colors and traditional patterns signify good fortune. This paper can be used for a variety of purposes, from decorating boxes and walls to wrapping. This paper uses Echizen washi produced in Echizen City (Fukui Prefecture, Japan). Washi from this area is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and has an established reputation for high quality. Yuzen washi is hand dyed color by color, creating a certain amount of variations in patterns and colors. This gives it flavor, and is a characteristic of hand-dyed products.

Easy to assemble. This beautiful yuzen pattern container is good for a pen stand.　On this hand-dyed yuzen paper, multiple colors are screen printed. It features classical patterns with modern touches, boldly and delicately designed based on traditional Japanese kimono nature patterns including beautiful scenery. Many of these bright, rich colors and traditional patterns signify good fortune. This paper can be used for a variety of purposes, from decorating boxes and walls to wrapping. This paper uses Echizen washi produced in Echizen City (Fukui Prefecture, Japan). Washi from this area is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and has an established reputation for high quality. Yuzen washi is hand dyed color by color, creating a certain amount of variations in patterns and colors. This gives it flavor, and is a characteristic of hand-dyed products.

For this traditional Japanese style of book binding, each stitch is done by hand. While the cover of this notebook features Yuzen paper, the pages inside are plain and can be used as one likes. Pages can be removed along their perforations. This Japanese-bound notebook is a great way to easily enjoy Japan｡ｯs traditional beauty.　On this hand-dyed yuzen paper, multiple colors are screen printed. It features classical patterns with modern touches, boldly and delicately designed based on traditional Japanese kimono nature patterns including beautiful scenery. Many of these bright, rich colors and traditional patterns signify good fortune. This paper can be used for a variety of purposes, from decorating boxes and walls to wrapping. This paper uses Echizen washi produced in Echizen City (Fukui Prefecture, Japan). Washi from this area is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and has an established reputation for high quality. Yuzen washi is hand dyed color by color, creating a certain amount of variations in patterns and colors. This gives it flavor, and is a characteristic of hand-dyed products.