A watch that dives deep into Japanese culture and explores an ancient paper-making process. The post Grand Seiko celebrates ...

Washi is a high-end paper made by hand only from the bark of ... just like the nearly 1,300-year-old document made of Echizen Washi kept at the Shosoin Repository. The exhibition will run until ...

Inspired by rustic, magical, and old-fashioned styles, AM Paper & Art Co. has announced new washi tape and stationery ...

This stunning sheet of paper was collected by Sir Harry Parkes, British Ambassador to Japan, in 1870. It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese ...

Washi is a traditional Japanese craft where artisans handcraft paper made from mulberry trees. This paper has been produced for centuries and is distinctly Japanese. Think of a Japanese lantern, shoji ...

Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture is a major center for washi paper production. There, papermaker Igarashi Masami created "Food Paper," combining produce like potatoes or onions – mainly ...

A washi designer combines huge sheets of washi with lighting to enliven open architectural spaces. Stoles made from dyed, washi-woven textile are the amalgamation of traditional Kyoto chic.

Grand Seiko has unveiled the SBGJ283, a new regional and limited-edition reference with the nickname of “Washi Paper.” As the name suggests, the timepiece draws inspiration from the ...