Akebono Dark Green Size:24" x 39" Its densely interwoven fibres give

Its densely interwoven fibres give it strength and structure while still appearing delicate and lightweight

They will easily flatten out when rolled in the opposite direction

Each sheet is formed

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

The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of kozo

Akebono Dark Green Size:24" x 39" Its densely interwoven fibres giveIn 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