In this village by the pristine waters of the Niyodo River, a small manufacturer of Japanese paper has won global recognition ...

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.

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 ...

and wood pulp paper was not yet in common use. The collection was shipped to Europe and divided between the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This sheet is made from ...

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

After learning how kimono artisans expertly use the five hues of indigo ... in particular, Echizen washi paper. Such is the skill of Echizen's paper makers that, back in the 19th Century, they ...

A limited edition of 150 examples, the SBGJ283 is geared with 55 hours of power reserve and runs on Grand Seiko’s ...

Tanaka, who has been working to preserve replicas of Chiba’s original drawings on Echizen Washi since last year, started thinking the traditional paper could also be used to preserve originals ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...

The paper has a delicate, textured appearance, which makes it the perfect source of inspiration for Grand Seiko’s artisans who frequently create delicate, textured dials. The red of the GMT hand draws ...