Washi Paper Making

Washi paper is made by hand using plant fibers from the inner bark of the Kozo (paper mulberry) plant, along with water and a natural adhesive called neri. The process involves preparing the fibers by boiling and rinsing the bark, then beating them into a pulp. The pulp is mixed with water and neri, then scooped onto a bamboo screen to form the paper sheet. After draining the water, the sheets are dried in the sun, resulting in strong, thin, and durable Japanese paper used for various applications like calligraphy, shoji screens, and art.Læs mere