Japanese Paper

Hosyo (Hosho) Professional White Rice Paper- 19x24 Inch Sheet - Handmade in Japan of 100% sulphite, neutral pH, smooth on one side and slightly textured on the other, 4 natural deckles. Hosho is a high quality, strong paper, bright white in color and absorbent....

Yamagampi Japanese Tissue Paper- 18x23.5 Inch Sheet - Handmade, 21g, 100% Japanese gampi. An exquisite gampi paper made by a master papermaker. This crisp sheet is wonderfully even with a smooth, sensitive, silky surface. Draw, layer, sew, fold... enjoy! Sheets are 18x24 inches. This...

Usu Kuchi Light 25x37 Inch Sheet - A quality machine-made paper great for dyeing, as text pages, printmaking, or chine colle. Very absorbent and highly translucent, so try layering it! Sheets measure 25x37 inches; paper is 21g. Unsized, 100% kozo.

Tosa Usushi Kozo Paper- 25x39 Inch Sheet - Tosa refers to the region where this paper is made and usushi means thin paper. A very even, smooth, translucent, white paper that is still incredibly strong. This makes it perfect for dyeing, stitching in layers,...

Tokushi Gampi Paper- 25x37 Inch Sheet - A crisp, sturdy sheet with a lot of gampi bark sprinkled throughout. This sheet is interesting because the bark is on one side of the sheet, while the other side is plain brown.

Sugikawashi Paper - 24.8x39 Inch Sheet - A beautiful, rich brown sheet made from kozo and hemp fiber. These sheets have a very fibrous look and one side is slightly more textured than the other. It makes beautiful lampshades and window treatments as that...

Sekishu Tsuru Large Japanese Paper- 21x29.25 Inch Sheet - Do not confuse this quality paper with other papers called Sekishu! This is the real thing- one of the oldest continuously made papers in Japan. It has a slightly greenish tone and wonderful hardy character...

Ogunigami Japanese Paper- 11x15 Inch Sheet - A quality paper still made using very traditional methods. Made in Oguni village in beautiful Niigata prefecture using kozo grown and harvested by a young but skilled paper maker. Absolutely no chemical bleach is used to whiten...

Oguni Shikishi Fudagami Paper- 7.5x7.5 Inch Sheet - These wonderful papers are made by a young, skilled papermaker based using traditional methods. Shikishi refers to the small, square format ' traditionally used for calligraphy and small drawings. Fudagami translates to label papers ' strong...

Oguni Chiri Paper- 11x15 Inch Sheet - Oguni chiri has a lovely tone with subtle pieces of the black bark that create a subtle texture. The appealing formats of these papers lend themselves to small drawings, prints and working in series. Four deckle edges;...

Mura Koban 13.5x16.5 Inch Sheet - With its appealing small format and authentic deckle edges, this affordable handmade paper is good for all types of printing, painting, and drawing. Koban refers to the size of the paper; it means "small size." Sheets measure 13.5x16.5...

Kozuke White 25x37 Inch Sheet - A good quality, versatile and economical sheet perfect for a variety of uses including painting, drawing, and printmaking. Sheets measure 25x37 inches; paper is 44g. Sized, 70% kozo.

Kizuki Kozo White 24x39 Inch Sheet - The even sizing in this pure (which is what kizuki means) kozo paper makes it effective with any water-based medium, including watercolor paint. It is a favorite for relief printers using water-based inks. Sheets measure 24x39 inches....

Kizuki Kozo Natural 24x39 Inch Sheet - The even sizing in this pure (which is what kizuki means) kozo paper makes it effective with any water-based medium, including watercolor paint. It is a favorite for relief printers using water-based inks. Sheets measure 24x39 inches....

Jougami Paper- 7.25x18.5 Inch Sheet - Handmade, 70% kozo, 30% sulphite - This small sheet has an unusual format, perfect for folding into signatures for books. Use it for everything from relief printing to drawing, painting, dyeing and stitching. Sized. Handmade in Japan. Four...

Iwami Natural 25x37 Inch Sheet - A versatile handmade sheet that offers great value. Very clean and even surface. Perfect for artists, expecially printmakers, looking to upgrade to higher quality papers while minding their budget! Sheets measure 25x37 inches; paper is 24g. Unsized, 75%...

Hosokawa Kozo Paper 23.5x35.5 Inch Sheet - This superb paper is handmade from 100% Japanese kozo (mulberry) fiber. It is designated as an "intangible cultural property" in Japan. Slightly toned and highly absorbent, it is wonderful for watercolors or acrylics. Top of the line...

Etchu Card- Etchu Meishi 2.25x3.75 Inch Pack of Five - These cards are handmade, 100% kozo, named for the region where they were made (Etchu, now called Toyama prefecture), one of the oldest papermaking regions in Japan. They are great for drawing, painting or...

Etchu Card- Etchu Hagaki 3.8x5.8 Inch Pack of Five Sheets - These cards are handmade, 100% kozo, named for the region where they were made (Etchu, now called Toyama prefecture), one of the oldest papermaking regions in Japan. They are great for drawing, painting...

These papers are decorated with a combination of stenciling and resist dying, a precise and laborious process. A kata, or stencil form, is used when applying a gelatin substance to the surface (in this case, paper). After the gelatin is dried, pigment is applied...