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From our customers

We have indeed been fortunate with our customers around the world who show constant appreciation for what we offer and how we offer it. Some comments:

We had a great time at The Japanese Paper Place, which is, by the way, a truly special place. We are indebted to their wonderful staff for a great Open House and much, much more.

- Graphic Chemical, Chicago

 

Thank you so much for the gorgeous pencils and papers. My girls working at the shop also went crazy - hope to reorder very soon!
Great shipping price too.

Proud to have such nice things for sale........... Thank you!

- Gabriela Schaaf, Living Room

 

In future, I would suggest that warning labels accompany your shipments:

The material enclosed has been known to cause heart flutters, and misty eyes. Sensitive artists should be cautioned that dependency on such materials could lead to leaps in imagination and death to boredom.

Hee, hee, hee. Thank you for the great service, wonderful materials and new inspiration!

- Kim Fjordbotten, The Paint Spot

 

Thank you so very much for making this process so easy.  I love the samples that you sent and even saw some paper that we could use for an event coming up.
 
Okay, please tell the official packer at JPP they are the BEST!  I’ve never seen such detailed and perfect packing for the delicate papers you are shipping.  I love it and look forward to making our next order.

- Eldrina Jones, PB Event Designs

 

I get loads of lovely comments about your papers! Thank you for all your fantastic service, it's great to know that I have a supplier I can rely on. Sometimes your paper gets here quicker than goods from suppliers in the same country!

- Karen, Love Letters, Ireland

 

Everything was in good shape as always --- I continue to admire the wonderful packing. It's like NOTHING arrives dinged!

Catherine Burkhard, Bookbinder, Texas

 

What a pleasure to deal with The Japanese Paper Place again.  I ordered from you years ago, when I worked at St. Michael's Printshop in Newfoundland.  I have never forgotten the delicious range of papers that you sent.
 
Ann Bowman, Printmaker, Australia

 

For fifteen years I have savoured and been saved by the bounty of delicious papers at the JPP.

As a graphic designer specializing in invitations, menus, placecards and print for corporate events, my job is to make people feel special. By incorporating beautiful papers in our handmade designs I feel we deliver a little heart and soul to each recipient.... ever important in this increasingly digital world.

- Kim Thompson, Graphic Designer

 

In the media

Origami and Chiyogami: a match made in heaven! The Globe and Mail featured a traditional origami lotus blossom fold made of 376C as a creative placecard alternative in this May 2010 article.

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Whatever your gift-wrapping needs, Japanese paper never goes out of style. On December 19, 2009 the Globe and Mail used handmade Katazome-shi (pattern 74W) to glorious effect.

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Courtesy of reseller Paper Mojo, the Fall 2009 issue of DIY Projects features Katazome-shi pattern 91W used to cover a magazine holders - and gives instructions for people to do it themselves.

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DIY Magazine: Katazome-sh 91W

 

Bell'Invito

Customer Bell'Invito has been in the news not once but twice lately: once for an interview with papermag.com (the accompanying photo includes pattern 762C on the left) and once with an appearance in House Beautiful for one of "35 ways to say thank you." Featured is 753C and 637.
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Last month Dutch magazine Leukidee! featured Japanese papers and their uses prominently in their article "Prachtig Papier."

Uses include a stitched paper necklace chain and a rather unique test tube flower holder!

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Leukidee! Prachtig Papier

 

Better Homes and Gardens December 2008

Better Home and Gardens December 2008 features Chiyogami 442C on the front page of their holiday gift guide.

The paper does indeed make an unforgettable luxury gift wrap!

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Below is a selection of articles on June 2008's World Washi Summit, organized by The Japanese Paper Place. Click on each image to see the article itself (please note that some are a large file size).

World Washi Summit Press

Metallic papers are featured to gorgeous effect in this photo shoot of fine wines from the December 2007 issue of Vintages.

Here, Momi Gold is used as an opulent addition to the scene.

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 Vintages December 2007 issue

Globe and Mail: the Wonders of Washi Toronto Star: Necessary Paperwork Eye Magazine: The World Washi Summit Port Hope Evening Guide: Mastering the art of Japanese paper-making MAG: Art Awash