Katazome-shi 004 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" To learn more about how

To learn more about how Katazome-shi is made

The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of kozo

and decorated by hand

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

For this reason

Katazome-shi 004 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" To learn more about how"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