Nishinouchi Washi : Nishinouchi Japanese paper

August 28, 2015

Nishinouchi Japanese paper is the local products of Oku-Kuji, East Japan, which is made from high-quality Kozo (paper mulberry, a common material of Japanese paper) in clear water in this area.
The strong and stiff paper with flexibility and elegance made from Nasu Kozo (paper mulberry from Tochigi prefecture), is commonly used in all occasions. Because of its insect-proof effect and strong stability that hardly torn by water, it is suitable for storing things. It is said that the Nishinouchi Japanese paper has been used to make Kimono instead of cloth since many years ago.

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Translation by: Hiromi Fujii, reviewed by Naoko Yamashita

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