It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese papermaking. Increased literacy in Europe had led to a critical shortage of paper, and wood pulp paper was ...

Pitched by Sakana AI, a Japanese startup firm founded by ... not only the iconic color combinations, but also the texture of “washi” paper. The AI model is exclusively distributed to parties ...

Washi is a high-end paper made by hand only from the bark of the “ganpi” shrub. “It is characterized by its fine texture, being thin and being durable,” said museum director Masao Shimizu.

As the name suggests, the timepiece draws inspiration from the traditional art of making Washi paper — the latest chapter in the watchmaker’s journey in paying homage Japanese artisanal arts.

With the release of the washi-inspired dial on the new SBGJ283, I think that the next blockbuster dial may have arrived. Washi is a traditional Japanese craft where artisans ... same mulberry trees ...