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Chiyogami
The popularity of this decorative washi has endured and it continues to be produced and enjoyed in Japan and beyond.
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The Kantō region is densely populated and home to a third of the country's population. It is centred around the nation's vibrant capital – Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, which has been the cultural, economic and political heart of Japan for centuries. Outside this megacity, there are mountains, onsen and ski resorts, magnificent temple complexes and excellent surfing opportunities within easy reach.
More itemsHaibara is a paper specialist company founded in 1806 in Edo (present-day Tokyo). The company's high quality, strong, smooth-textured washi (Japanese paper) has long been held in high esteem by writers and artists, including calligraphers, ukiyo-e painters and woodblock printers. Haibara’s chiyogami (printed washi) is often printed with a familiar range of designs and themes that have been appreciated in Japan, for their aesthetic and symbolic qualities, for centuries.
More itemsThe popularity of this decorative washi has endured and it continues to be produced and enjoyed in Japan and beyond.
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