• An Striped Kakishibuzome Awagami Factory washi paper Watoji Notebook on a white background
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  • Awagami Factory artisan painting washi paper notebook cover
  • Awagami Factory artisan washing kozo fibres in water
  • Minoru Fujimori making washi paper in the Awagami Factory
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Awagami Factory

Watoji Notebook | Striped "Kakishibuzome"

Watoji Notebook | Striped "Kakishibuzome"

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This striped washi paper notebook is painted with the tannins from persimmon fruits. This process, Kakishibu, has waterproof, antiseptic, and insect-repellent effects, and has been used for various purposes since the Heian period. Watoji is a traditional Japanese bookbinding technique that binds the pages using thread. The 40 pages of shirakaba paper are suitable for water-based pens, ballpoint pens, and writing brushes.

Since Kakishibu is a natural dye, the colour may change with time.

240mm x 80mm

 

Origin

Handcrafted in Yoshinogawa, Niigata Prefecture

Awagami Factory

Awagami Factory has a rich history with the 1000 year old artform of Awa Washi paper. For over 70 years, Awagami Factory and the Fujimori family have been inheriting and preserving the traditional culture of Japanese paper.

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Mixing washi paper pulp into water

Determined to preserve the washi paper craft, despite the rise of Western paper following World War II, 6th generation Minoru Fujimori first began what is now Awagami Factory. For over 70 years, the family has continued their longstanding washi traditions in an effort to preserve it and pass it on to the next generation.

Continuing the spirit of washi paper’s sustainability, Awagami maintains a caring and nurturing focus on the environment using theserenewable plants and recycling all water used during production.