Akebono Plum & Ochre 825c To learn more about how

To learn more about how Katazome-shi is made

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

which very appropriately describes this paper most often used for collage and chigiri-e

the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand

Akebono Plum & Ochre 825c To learn more about howIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting