Chiyogami Akizakura Printmaking - Traditional High abrasion resistance

High abrasion resistance

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This process results in colours that are bright and dense despite being an offset print

Chiyogami Akizakura Printmaking - Traditional High abrasion resistanceHandmade in studios around Kyoto, Japan, these beautiful pattern papers have a vibrancy and attention to detail that is second to none. To create a sheet of Chiyogami, each colour is screen printed by hand, most patterns having 4 or 5 colours, some as many as 12. Each sheet must be dried between applications and the next colour registered with fine precision. Despite its light weight this paper is strong and forgiving with good wet strength making it