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Regular product: Calligraphy gasenshi paper, Inshū washi paper, Saji district

2016-07

Tottori Prefectural Government

Tottori Prefectural Government
Tottori-shi, Tottori-ken, Japan

Inshu washi made in Saji is produced using an optimal mix of fibers from mulberry, paperbush, gampi, straw, cogongrass, bamboo, and wood. The calligraphy paper is created to showcase the varied richness of the ink through techniques of shading, bleeding, and blending. In addition, a wide range of paper types and grades are produced depending on a variety of specific usages. For example, specialized papers are created for ink painting and traditional Japanese painting, or "Nihonga."

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  • Title: Regular product: Calligraphy gasenshi paper, Inshū washi paper, Saji district
  • Date Created: 2016-07
  • Subject Keywords: Tottori Prefecture
  • Rights: Inshū Washi Denshō Kōbō Kamingusaji
Tottori Prefectural Government

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