Akebono Plum & Ochre Size:24" x 39" Look closely at the pattern

Look closely at the pattern of this delicate

and decorated by hand

They will easily flatten out when rolled in the opposite direction

The fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

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Akebono Plum & Ochre Size:24" x 39" Look closely at the patternIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting