What is Washi?
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Washi is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers
from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia
papyrifera), or the paper mulberry, but also can be made using bamboo,
hemp, rice, and wheat. Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese
and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made
by hand in the traditional manner.
Washi is generally tougher than ordinary paper made from wood pulp, and is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo, and Ukiyo-e were all produced using washi. Washi was also used to make various everyday goods like clothes, household goods, and toys as well as vestments and ritual objects for Shinto priests and statues of Buddha (Definition Source - Wikipedia) |
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