Silk Raspberry 469 the botanical name for bamboo

the botanical name for bamboo is ‘sasa’

Each sheet is formed

handmade paper and you will see the resemblance to a bamboo stalk

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

Silk Raspberry 469 the botanical name for bambooWhile these papers don't actually have any silk fibres in them, they are as beautiful as the finest silk fabric. Densely packed with long, interwoven Japanese kozo fibres, our Silks come in a selection of deep, rich colours. These papers have a lovely deckle edge and have incredible wet strength. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of