Katazome-shi

• "Katazome-shi" literally means stencil-dyed papers (Also referred to as "Wazome")
• Based on traditional kimono-printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century. Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand.
• The strength and ageless beauty of these special papers make them great for book covers and boxes, cards, decorative elements on paper and wood, lampshades or backgrounds for photos.
• Extremely time-consuming to make and not always easy to get, we may not have all patterns in stock at all time.