Sugihara-gami: Sugihara paper
July 16, 2015The greatest characteristic of Sugihara-gami is its whiteness. While there are some bleached white papers today, Sugihara-gami has more natural whiteness compared to those produced in other places. The black color of “Sumi”, the ink for calligraphy stands out, if you write letters with it on Sugihara-gami.
To create this whiteness, craftsmen never fail to perform a process of Kawasarasi (washing papers in the river for bleaching) in winter. Its fluffiness is another characteristic of Sugihara-gami; Its processed products are very soft to the touch.
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[A designated traditional craft by Hyogo Pref.]
Provided by Sugihara-gami Kenkyujo (Sugihara paper laboratory)
Translation by: Mana Hara, reviewed by Marina Izumi
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Japanese Traditional Crafts Resource Center
Japanese Traditional Arts Resource Center
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