Chiyogami 980 656c The base sheet of paper

The base sheet of paper is then laid atop the water

The package also includes instructions for one basic project

made using a technique designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and as an Intangible Cultural Property by Japan

these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul

Chiyogami 980 656c The base sheet of paperEvery sheet of our stunning Japanese Chiyogami paper is meticulously produced by hand. The individual layers of colour are silkscreened on one by one requiring careful registration of screens. The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong, soft and versatile decorative paper ideal for many different applications! To learn more about how Chiyogami is made, click here. Chiyogami,