Experience the timeless craft of handmade washi with the Awagami Japanese Papermaking Kit - a beautifully curated introduction to traditional Japanese papermaking. Created by Awagami Factory, a renowned Japanese paper mill celebrated for preserving centuries old techniques, this all-in-one kit offers an accessible and rewarding creative experience for beginners, artists, educators, and craft enthusiasts alike.
Designed to bring the authentic papermaking process into the home, this kit includes carefully selected materials and tools needed to produce postcard sized sheets of handmade washi paper. At the heart of the set is compressed kozo pulp, made from the inner bark of the mulberry plant, valued for its exceptional strength, delicate texture, and naturally elegant fibre structure. When blended with water and formed using traditional tools, the pulp produces beautifully textured sheets suitable for a wide range of artistic and practical uses.
The kit includes a traditional ‘Keta’ papermaking frame and bamboo ‘Su’ mat, allowing users to form and shape paper using methods rooted in Japanese craft heritage. Clear, step-by-step printed instructions guide the papermaking process, making it easy to learn and enjoy regardless of prior experience.
Perfect for creating handmade stationery, art projects, printmaking surfaces, collage materials, or bookbinding papers, this kit offers both creative exploration and a meaningful connection to traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
SPECIFICATIONS
Contents | Traditional ‘Keta’ frame, Bamboo ‘Su’ mat, Kozo pulp, Step-by-step printed instructions
Origin | Japan
