New for Summer 2010
Updated potluck mosaics
Peruse the latest updates in our potluck mosaic assortments: fresh new colours with a fresh new look!
    
New 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.
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 for Spring 2010
Washi papermaking calendar 2011

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

More 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.


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!
After 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
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.

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:
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Coming soon! Enhanced Naturals section
Our 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.

Pencil 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.

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!

Kusudama Jasmine Sphere Origami Kit
Chiyogami patterns
Enjoy the latest three additions to our Chiyogami line! All three are cheery and equally appropriate for summer or autumn.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Three 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!

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!
Bold new Katazome-shi
Six new patterns and colourways bring rich browns, blacks, burgundies and olives to our collection. Enjoy!
Latest additions to Linen and Linen Lightweight
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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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.
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!

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!
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:
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| 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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