Katazome-shi 175 036w While beautiful and decorative –

While beautiful and decorative – perfect for framing – these papers are also incredibly strong

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

"Katazome-shi" literally means stencil-dyed papers

To learn more about how Katazome-shi is made

Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils

Katazome-shi 175 036w While beautiful and decorative –"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and