Katazome-shi 018 608 The base paper is a

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

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

Using traditional kimono-printing techniques

Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils

and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice)

Katazome-shi 018 608 The base paper is a"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