Katazome-shi 142 polka dot Not all papers are stocked

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They will easily flatten out when rolled in the opposite direction

5 x 11" hand cut sample of this paper is available

Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils

Every sheet of our stunning Japanese Chiyogami paper is meticulously produced by hand

Katazome-shi 142 polka dot Not all papers are stocked"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and