Printing the Design, karakami

The paper is placed on top of the woodblock and pressed with the palm of one's hand to print the pattern. Since devices such as baren pads are not used in karakami-making, the quantity of pigment used and the amount of time taken to press the pattern depends entirely on the intuition of the artisans and their many years of experience. The design is printed more than once. The color is applied to the woodblock again and pressed again. This is what produces the soft, fluffy appearance of karakami.