Akebono Light GreenIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting

Look closely at the pattern of this delicate

Each sheet is formed

To learn more about how Chiyogami is made

which means thousand generation (chiyo) paper (gami)

wispy clouds or sun reflecting on a pond

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

In Japanese Akebono means 'dawn' and after seeing these delicate

Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky

A dense and extremely strong handmade kozo paper

handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why

“Arashi” translates as storm

A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village