Rakusui Placemat - Asanoha

This set of placemats is made of Tosa washi, a type of thin yet durable Japanese paper, the production of which is a tradition in the town of Tosa in Kōchi Prefecture. The placemats are made using a technique called rakusui. Water is sprinkled on the surface during the production process resulting in lace-like patterns, which gives rise to its other name – kagerō no hane (lit. dragonfly wing). Rakusui paper is a popular material for making decorative interior partitions and sliding doors, such as fusuma and shōji.

Contains 5 sheets.

Size: L39 cm x W26 cm

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.