The "Sekishu paper festival," where people can become familiar with Sekishu washi Japanese paper, was held in the city of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, on August 10 and 11. The paper has a history ...

Even in Tokyo, 17th-century paper wholesaler Ozu Washi runs washi-making experiences and stocks handmade sheets from all over Japan. Washi may not be the only paper in Japan these days, but it’s ...

In 2014, “Washi, craftsmanship of traditional Japanese handmade paper,” was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The art of making paper ...

Igarashi is also working to have Echizen Torinokoshi handmade washi, a traditional Japanese paper made exclusively from domestic gampi shrubs, registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Traditional Japanese handmade paper, or washi, has long been used for everything from writing to decorating homes. A look at its fascinating history, how and where you can make it, and why it’s ...

The UNESCO Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on Wednesday added Japanese paper known as "washi" to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Here are 5 things to know ...

Jellyfish-inspired lamp borrows from Japanese paper-making traditions Share ... Kurage features a shade of handmade washi paper — based on a technique that dates to A.D. 600 and involves ...

One of the 20 pieces that make up the "Japanese Paper Strings Musubu R" by artist Kakuko Ishii is seen at the Longmont Museum on Jan. 24, 2022. The "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese ...

A s an ancient technique that dates back to the 7th century, the art of making washi—Japanese paper—has been practiced for hundreds of years by craftsmen. A lot of effort goes into the whole ...

The "Sekishu paper festival," where people can become familiar with Sekishu washi Japanese paper, was held in the city of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, on August 10 and 11. The paper has a history ...

In 2016, Longmont Museum spotlighted the intricate and eye-catching work of international contemporary origami artists with the exhibit “Above The Fold” — curated by Los Angeles-based ...