Akebono Autumn 397c Many of the patterns contain

Many of the patterns contain highly symbolic imagery

In Japanese Akebono means ‘dawn’ and after seeing these delicate

To learn more about how Chiyogami is made

Our Chiyogami papers

The fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

Akebono Autumn 397c Many of the patterns containIn 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