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Until the early 20th century, the Japanese used washi in applications where Western style paper or other materials are currently used. This is partly because washi was the only type of paper available at that time in Japan, but also because the unique characteristics of washi made it a better material. [citation needed] Washi is also used in ...
This durable, fibrous paper does not easily yellow or become brittle with age, which has contributed to the remarkable preservation of early books. Western-style wood-pulp paper became dominant beginning in the Meiji period (1868–1912), and washi is very rarely used for printing in Japan today.
Mino washi (美濃和紙, Mino paper) is a type of Japanese paper created in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Washi is made from the paper mulberry which is a plant that grows in the city of Mino. In 1985, it was designated a Traditional Craft by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ).
Gampi or ganpi [1] are a group of Japanese shrubs, members of the genus Wikstroemia, some of which have been used for making paper since the 8th century. [2] It is used to make the high quality washi paper, as are the kōzo and mitsumata trees. [3] Various sources have identified gampi or ganpi as:
Rogier Uitenboogaart (born 1955) is a Dutch paper artist. After moving from The Netherlands to Japan in 1980, he became known for his skill in making the traditional Japanese paper known as washi . [ 1 ]
Pages in category "Japanese paper" ... List of washi This page was last edited on 20 May 2024, at 14:59 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative ...
A Awa Aizomegami (阿波藍染紙) Awajigami Awagami (阿波紙) or Awawashi (阿波和紙) B Bashōshi (芭蕉紙) Bitchū Torinokogami (備中鳥子紙) Birutangami (蛭谷紙) C Chigusagami Chirimen (縮緬) or Chirimengami(縮緬紙) cf.縮緬本 Chochingami (提灯紙) D Danshi E Etchu washi (越中和紙) Etchu Katasomegami Echizen Bijutsu Kogeishi Echizen Hoshoshi (越前 奉書紙 ...
Washi paper is used for covering the frame and wings of airplane models since the beginning of the 19th century. It is used especially on small models for the strength and the light weight. The vast majority of the washi paper used is either abaca or wood pulp. Abaca is vastly superior to wood pulp papers in strength overall.