Calligraphy Paper - Ōbai

This pack of handmade, high-quality paper is produced in Nara Prefecture for use in shodō (Japanese calligraphy). The lightweight sheets are well-balanced for brushwork, allowing the ink to bleed slightly and capture the movement of each stroke. The name ōbai (winter jasmine) refers to the paper’s natural yellow tone.

Kansai

The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.