This bamboo paper pad from Awagami is designed specifically for sumi-e painting and has excellent ink absorbency. The surface is wonderful for expressive brushwork, including the traditional effect of bleeding in sumi-e painting. Each pad, made exclusively with 70% bamboo and 30% recycled kozo pulp, contains 15 acid free and unsized sheets with interleaf pages placed between to prevent bleed through.
The Awagami Bamboo Sumi-e Paper Set is a premium Japanese washi paper collection designed for sumi-e ink painting, Japanese calligraphy (shodo) and expressive brush artwork. Made by Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan, this traditional style paper is crafted from natural bamboo fibres to enhance the fluid qualities of sumi ink and support refined brush techniques.
Featuring a naturally absorbent, unsized surface, Awagami Bamboo Sumi-e Paper allows ink to flow beautifully through the fibres, creating delicate washes, subtle tonal variations and expressive brush effects. The responsive texture captures the movement, pressure and rhythm of the brush, making it ideal for both controlled lines and spontaneous ink expression.
Each sheet is acid free and made without fluorescent bleaching, preserving the natural character of the paper while providing a high quality surface for traditional and contemporary artwork. Individual interleaf pages are included between sheets to help prevent ink transfer, making this set suitable for both practice and finished pieces.
The Awagami Bamboo Sumi-e Paper Set is ideal for smaller compositions, calligraphy studies, ink painting exercises and detailed sumi-e artworks. Combining traditional Japanese papermaking expertise with the unique qualities of bamboo fibre, this paper offers artists a refined foundation for exploring brush and ink.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size | 10x14.8 cm, 22.8x15.8 cm, 24.2 x 27.2 cm
Material | Bamboo fibres
Weight | 250 gsm
Contents | 15 sheets
Origin | Japan
