Akebono Pink & Yellow Size:24" x 39" It is grown as a

It is grown as a farm crop

Each sheet is formed

Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils

These papers are especially lovely when layered with another paper or used in a way that allows light to shine through them

Akebono Pink & Yellow Size:24" x 39" It is grown as aIn 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