Kurotani Washi: Kurotani Japanese paper
March 21, 2017The pure washi (hand-made Japanese paper) manufactured by traditional methods which have a history of a thousand years is not only beautiful but also resistant to humidity and breathable.
Moreover, because washi does not easily deteriorate, it is not so unusual for handmade Japanese papers to last more than 1000 years. Its fibers are so long that it is resistant to tear even if the paper is folded many times.
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Kurotani Washi: Kurotani Japanese paper
Translated by:Satomi Hirasawa Yamashita,reviewed by Moe Shoji
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