Kakishibu
These wonderful papers are made by a highly-skilled, young papermaker based in Oguni village in the beautiful prefecture of Niigata. They are 100% kozo, handmade using traditional methods. Shikishi refers to the small, square format and was traditionally used for calligraphy and small drawings. When dyed with fermented green persimmon juice (kakishibu), they become water resistent. These papers will darken a bit naturally with age. The lovely format of this paper lends itself well to working in a series.
Fudagami
Shikishi refers to the small, square format ,,, traditionally used for calligraphy and small drawings. The lovely format of this paper lends itself to small drawings, prints and working in series. Fudagami translates to label papers ,,, strong papers made for labels for other products, including sake and kimonos. ,Made with white bark, cooked in soda ash, dried on stainless steel. Produced in the mountains of Niigata prefecture.
