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Washi as interior decoration, Wa-no-kami

photo: Wataru Hatano

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

Washi has long been a much-loved material in Japanese daily life. Both lightweight and strong, it has been used not only for stationery but to make umbrellas, various containers, and a wide range of other items. However, as people today tend to see paper as lacking water-resistance and durability, applications of washi have steadily decreased.

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  • Title: Washi as interior decoration, Wa-no-kami
  • Creator: photo: Wataru Hatano
  • Location: Shinoda-cho, Ayabe‐shi, Kyoto, Japan
  • Subject Keywords: wanokami, Japanese Paper
  • Rights: © Wataru Hatano
  • Medium: Paper, Japanese Paper, Papermaking
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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