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New for Summer 2010

Updated potluck mosaics

Peruse the latest updates in our potluck mosaic assortments: fresh new colours with a fresh new look!

 

LinensNew linen colours

Like our linen cardstocks? Then you'll love our new colours! In a soft dark grey and pink, our new Sumi and Plum Blossom colours are as sophisticated as they are lovely.

 

 

Grid Bags

Creative supply and gift items

From paper wallets, tissue bags and purses to pastes and mini clothes pegs, the Japanese have a beautiful, unique spin on everything. And we're delighted to bring them to you!

   
Kasuri Wallets Coin Purse
Mini Clothes Pegs Glue Stick ock

 

Chiyogami galore

We recently received not just a few, but FOUR new patterns in a range of glorious new colours: gorgeous brocades, lush landscapes and a wealth of flowers. Enjoy!

New Chiyogami

New for Spring 2010

Washi papermaking calendar 2011

2011 Japanese Papermaking Calendar

 

It is our genuine honour and delight to present this 2011 calendar celebrating the materials, process and makers of washi.

It features photos which document the materials, the process and the makers. The photos were taken on the trip to Japan last November by Nancy and Swiss photographer Martina Issler.

A memorable gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and fine paper.

 

More Chiyogami

Fresh from their unveiling at the National Stationery Show in May, we have one new pattern in five striking colours, and a few new colourways of old favourites. Enjoy!

Chiyogami 813C-20C

Chiyogami

New Chiyogami patterns and colours, in gorgeous colours perfect for spring!

Chiyogami 805-12C

Mini Surprise PackMore updated potlucks

 

We've also uploaded a few more of our rebranded "potlucks" - enjoy!

 

 

New for Winter 2010

Chiyogami

New Chiyogami patterns, as well as new colours of existing patterns, are our latest additions to the Chiyogami line.

Chiyogami 796C - 803C

 

Kayoko's Mini Mosaics

Potlucks: longtime favourites made new

We have updated and standardized our "potluck" packaging, and renamed many to better capture our unique take on these collections of beautiful Japanese paper. The contents of these gorgeous products remain the same.

 

 

Enhanced Natural and Large Format section now online!

Visual Guide to the Japanese Paper Place Natural PapersAfter several months of work, we are thrilled to share our new combined Natural and Large Format section. In addition to a vastly increased range of papers - well over 100 - that you can browse by size, fibre content, weight or appearance, you will find additional information about the papers in the form of a visual guide demonstrating the qualities of each paper with various media and a grading system to compare the quality of different papers. Too much choice? We also have a "Perennial Favourites" page with some tried-and-true bestsellers.

Dive in and look around. We hope you find this section interesting and useful!

 

Dyed Washi - Moriki and Matsuo KozoDyed Washi

We are also delighted to begin showcasing some of our handmade dyed washi papers. Moriki Kozo and Matsuo Kozo are the first to grace this page, with more to come in the future!

 

New Chiyogami

To start off 2010, we're pleased to introduce our five newest Chiyogami patterns: two elegant geometric repeats, two lively chrysanthemum variations, and an intricate blue and mauve paisley.

791-795C

 

New for Fall 2009

New Chiyogami and Katazome-shi

We're still working on the new Natural section, but in the meantime enjoy the latest Chiyogami and Katazome-shi colour variations:

790C
183W
Striking black and silver in a delicate mum pattern.
Red, black and white in a traditional umbrella pattern.

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Coming soon! Enhanced Naturals section

Kiraku KozoOur selection of natural Japanese papers for artists and conservators is the widest available in the world. It is the accumulation of 30 years of seeking quality Japanese papers of many sizes and weights at fair value. For many years we have been searching for a means to get these fine papers online in a way that allows you to sense clearly the characteristics of each one.

Stay tuned! By mid-December, you'll be able to see online a broad selection of our natural papers of all grades. Each paper will show you how absorbent, translucent, and textured it is when marked with a variety of mediums as in the example to the left.

We are excited to share this visual information with you to help you select the most appropriate paper for your use. Please visit the Natural section again soon!

Kiraku Kozo. Click on image to see larger version.

Pearlized Possibilities

Enjoy our many new pattern and colour additions to our popular Pearlized line! From delicate florals to fun bubble motifs and pastels to bold reds and black, there's one for everything.

 

Latest Pearlized papers

Pencil PacksPencil Packs

Moriki Kozo and Chiyogami pencil packs are a new variation on our popular Chiyogami-covered pencils. Available in colour-coordinated sets of six, they are as lovely as they are practical!

 

Chiyogami

Enjoy seven exquisite new Chiyogami patterns. With small repeat patterns and distinctive style, these are sure to be popular for everything from fine envelope lining to gift embellishment.

Chiyogami (Yuzen) 783C-789C

 

New for Summer 2009

Lacquered Yuzen

Four new Lacquered Yuzen patterns have arrived to join our line of distinctive papers hand-silkscreened to simulate Japanese lacquerware. Sturdy and striking!

Laquered Yuzen

Kusudama Jasmine Sphere Origami Kit

This custom-made kit, created by Katrin and Yuri Shumakov of Oriland, features instructions and translucent Japanese "Sukashi" patterned paper to make 24 Jasmine flowers for 4 "Jasmine Sphere" kusudama. Lovely!   Kusudama Jasmine Sphere

Chiyogami patterns

Enjoy the latest three additions to our Chiyogami line! All three are cheery and equally appropriate for summer or autumn.

780C 781C 782C

Momi

We are also delighted to add five new colours to our machine-made Momi paper line. These papers are not only colourful and beautifully textured but extremely durable.

Momi Light Yellow
Momi Salmon Pink
Momi Lilac
Momi Dark Green
Momi Purple

Origami

We have a number of new origami packages we're pleased to add to our selection! We have two new solid colour packages, three new kits, and a value pack of 200 colour-shaded bokashi papers. Great for summer projects or early holiday gift shopping!

Koyiku
Koyiku Kingin Iri
Flower Kusudama
Kusudama Double-Sided
Bokashi Harmony Box

 

Katazome-shi 182W and Tama Pink Katazome-shi 182W New for Spring 2009

In for spring: grey and pink

It's hard to go wrong with grey these days, particularly in this stunning Katazome-shi colourway. And what else says spring and summer like pink? Try our new Tama Pink tissue today.

A Passel of Potlucks and Packaged Items

We were delighted to introduce a number of new items in our "potluck" line at the Stationery Show this may, and equally delighted to share them with you.

Pochette Chiyo to Go

Chiyogami plus instructions equals gorgeous little bags.

Kozo Tissue Assortments

Colourful kozo selections for collage, overlay and chine-colle.

Love Our Planet Cards

Simple yet sophisticated.

6 All Occasion Greeting Cards

Perfect for birthdays, thank yous, best wishes...you name it.

Pochette Chiyo to Go
Kozo Tissue Assortments
Love Our Planet Cards
6 All Occasion Greeting Cards

 

Eight New Chiyogami patterns

Two new patterns, two new colourways of old favourites and a bright collection of colours: choose your favourites for the summer!

772C
773C
774C
775C
776C
777C
778C
779C

 

Sogara Yuzen GreenThree Sogara Yuzen: new online

Did you know that we offer a selection of gorgeous hand-silkscreened full-sheet prints? Similar to our Chiyogami but featuring a single exquisite scene per sheet, these luxurious Sogara Yuzen prints are unforgettable either as gifts or decor.

 

Now online: Kyoseishi

Kyoseishi, our premium line of hand-crumpled momi has previously only been available to locals. But we are pleased to bring these strong, durable papers to a wider audience. Discover their clothlike drape, great texture and remarkable feel for yourself!

Kyoseishi

New Chiyogami: popular patterns, new colours

Our most recent additions to the Chiyogami line are colour variations on popular, tried-and-true patterns. The lovely 764C incorporates silver and pink highlights with blue, while you'll find someting to love in our cheery large floral prints from now straight through to next Christmas!

Chiyogami 765C
Chiyogami 764C
Chiyogami 768C
Chiyogami 769C
Chiyogami 766C
Chiyogami 767C
Chiyogami 770C
Chiyogami 771C

 

Bold new Katazome-shi

Six new patterns and colourways bring rich browns, blacks, burgundies and olives to our collection. Enjoy!

Katazome-shi 176W
Katazome-shi 177W
Katazome-shi 178W
Katazome-shi 179W
Katazome-shi 180W
Katazome-shi 181W

 

Latest additions to Linen and Linen Lightweight

We are pleased to add another colour to our bestselling Linen line: Lemon. Available in both Lightweight and Cardstock weights, it joins Linen Lightweight Sea Blue as our newest additions to that line. Linen Lemon
Linen Lightweight Sea Blue

 

New for Winter 2009

Navy and white Chiyogami

Our five latest Chiyogami patterns are reproductions of popular old Geo Chiyo patterns that we have had remade in full sized Chiyogami sheets. Simple colours combine with strong patterns for a bold statement.

Chiyogami 759C
Chiyogami 760C
Chiyogami 761C
Chiyogami 762C
Chiyogami 763C

 

A plethora of potlucks

For the German Paperworld trade show and for our own January wholesale open house we developed a number of delightful new potlucks.

Love Our Planet
Pocket Books with Pencil
Notes Notes Notes
5 All Occasion Greeting Cards
Business Stationery Set
Four To Go

From the popular Love Our Planet package to decorative notepaper, irresistable pocket books and luxurious business stationery, there's something for everyone!

 

Gorgeous new Katazome-shi

We are pleased to present three new patterns recently added to our line of hand-stencilled katazome-shi papers. The designs are simply stunning!

Katazome-shi 173W
Katazome-shi 174W
Katazome-shi 175W

 

New Chiyogami for winter

Traditional cranes and fans, as well as a ribbon-and-cherry-blossom motif grace the latest additions to our line of hand-silkscreened Chiyogami.

Chiyogami (Yuzen) 754C
Chiyogami (Yuzen) 755C
Chiyogami (Yuzen) 756C
Chiyogami (Yuzen) 757C
Chiyogami (Yuzen) 758C

 

New for Autumn 2008

Four new Chiyogami patterns

We have now passed 750 Chiyogami patterns in stock, and are still going strong!

In addition to a cheery silver-and-pink addition, we have had the silkscreen originals for pattern 95C remade (the originals actually wore out two years ago) and are pleased to again offer the popular pattern in three new contemporary colourways. As the small swatches don't do the patterns justice, you can view larger 8.5x11" samples of the pattern to see the lovely colour variations. Enjoy!

750C
751C
752C
753C

Now online: Metallic papers and Creative Supplies!

With the current popularity of silver, brass and other metals, this seemed an excellent time to introduce online our Metallic line of papers. They are perfect for opulent wrapping or decuration. Bring some sparkle to your holidays!

Kikkou
Midare Gold
Momi Silver
Unryu Brass

We are also pleased to bring online a sampling of our range of creative supplies. From our own brand of paste brushes to ingenious pin clips, we offer a number of products to help people make the most out of their Japanese paper. JPP Noribake Paste Brush Pin Clips

Full range of Square Deal Card Packs

Familiar with our hot-selling Square Deal Card Packs? Well, the full range is now online, and we are delighted to announce three new additions: Woodland, Urban and Earth.

Square Deal Card Pack Earth

Even more potlucks!

Two new "ready to go" ways to grab our papers: in a new Wrap for Small Things, or an Emergency Pocket Pack of little Chiyogami morsels. Enjoy!

Wrap for Small Things                        Emergency Pocket Pak

Play with some pinks

By request and happy accident, our latest two Chiyogami additions are pink variations of popular patterns. Perfect for weddings and bat mitzvahs!

748C
749C

New Potlucks

In our never-ending quest to figure out the best ways to introduce your customers to the possibilities of Japanese papers, we have developed two new potlucks:

Washi Tastings Make Yourself Ten Unique Cards
Washi Tastings: A "taster" pack of a variety of handmade Japanese papers, along with a pamphlet about them: the perfect intro package! Make Yourself Ten Unique Cards: Cards of the same bestselling cardstock as the Square Deal potlucks, conveniently packaged with colour-coordinated papers for decoration. Just grab and go!
 

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