Description

“Washi and Antique Books 2024-Ⅰ”
Playing and enjoying with materials gifted by nature, which eventually return to nature.

Washi paper was once played a vital rol in Japanese daily life. However, with changing lifestyles and modern of innovations, its production has dwindled, and the number of artisans have drastically decreased. Can we create something with washi paper that enriches our modern lives, even just a little?

Traditionally, washi has been used mainly for writing. but reimagining its use, we believe we can uncover new possibilities. Our mission is to preserve and pass along this cherished tradition to future generations.
Washi is a type of paper made from plant fibers, such as the bark of trees. For instance, kozo (paper mulberry) is one of the three main raw materials of Japanese washi. The process involves cutting grown branches, steaming, peeling the bark, pounding it, making pulp, forming sheets, and then drawing, and dyeing them. We take what nature offers, add a human touch, and ultimately, it returns to nature.