Simple collapsible display for three folding fans made from paper. You can display it on the wall with space-saved.
“Kyo” means Kyoto and “koromo” means clothing, especially kimono. On this decorative paper, kimono patterns are used as a motif. Beautiful traditional patterns designed modernly and golden paint are used elegantly and effectively. This paper can be used in various ways, for example, wrapping, decorating walls and so on. This paper is made of Echizen washi paper produced in Echizen City (Fukui Prefecture, Japan). Washi paper in this area is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and has an established reputation for its high quality. size: 480 x 650 mm (pattern area: 462 x 632 mm)
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.
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
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
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
These folding hanging scrolls are made out of paper and can be used to decorate one’s wall with calligraphy or painting artworks. When not in use they can be conveniently folded up. Very handy for appreciation and protection.This folding hanging scroll can be used for artworks 364 x 61 mm (namihaba tanzaku) and 364 x 76 mm (hirohaba tanzaku). A transparent A-PET sheet protects one's work from dirt and scratcheswhile on display. It does not emit harmful gases when burned.
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.