Japanese Papers

Japanese Chiyogami papers reflect the craftsmanship of the Edo Period (1630-1868). Chiyogami papers are usually small dense patterns that were originally wood block prints but are now typically silk screened.  This paper, also know as as Yuzen Washi Paper, is hand-silk screened by Japanese artists using pigment-based inks for intense and fade-resistant color. Each step requires a color be fully dry before the next color is applied. A final layer is usually a gold or silver metallic overlay, adding shiny highlights, that catch light and attention.