Awagami Japanese Papers

Unryu 2 Soushi by Awagami This 2-ply paper features prominent fibers, yet still allows for printing impressions without lifting the surface. Machine-made from kozo/sulphite pulp, it is white and acid-free. ...

Awagami Bamboo is a fine (and organic!) choice for artists and photographers alike exhibiting notable benefits and advantages over cotton based papers. This dense but soft medium was originally developed for ...

Botan White by Awagami With its narrow laid pattern, this acid-free white paper is typical of the 'Hanshi' paper used in 'shodo' (Japanese for 'way of writing'). It's smooth on one side, toothy on the other. ...

Kinwashi by Awagami Patterned with long swirling fibers set in a creamy natural paper, Kinwashi is great for printing and printmaking, painting and digital printing, as well as shoji screens, lampshades, collage ...

Tengucho White by Awagami The thinnest paper made in Japan is specifically designed for conservation and restoration of documents. It was invented during Japan's Edo period (1603-1867) by Genta Yoshii, and was ...

Okawara Student by Awagami Very similar in look and feel to the Okawara Pro , this paper is much larger and has a slightly less dense texture. Made with acid-free kozo/hemp fiber, it works well for printmaking, ...

Kozoshi Natural by Awagami This heavyweight machine-made paper, with 4 cut edges, is made of off-white kozo/hemp. The name comes from the principle fiber in the pulp. Heavier than our other Kozo papers, it is quite ...

Kozo Natural by Awagami Kozo, or Kozo-shi ('shi' meaning paper), refers to paper made from mulberry bark fiber, which is plentiful and easy to grow. Throughout Japan's history, more than 90% of papers were made ...