With skilled hands and attention to detail, artisans combine ancient methods and contemporary practices to create beautiful, versatile, and eco-friendly paper. First, the kozo plant, also known as the paper mulberry tree, is harvested and the bark is peeled off the branches. The bark is then air-dried and sorted by age and quality. Afterwards, the strips of kozo bark are washed and soaked overnight to soften the fibres before being cooked, resulting in soft yet durable fibres. If needed, the fibres can be bleached. Once cooked, the tissue is meticulously inspected and any impurities or fibre knots are carefully removed by hand. Lastly, the kozo tissues are beaten into a fine pulp, ready for creating exquisite kozo papers.
Abaca paper is made with kozo pulp and Manila Hemp or Abaca and is a versatile and durable choice for a variety of creative projects. It possesses a textured surface on one side, with a smooth finish on the other. Its unique texture and strength, thanks to the floating abaca threads, make it a desirable option for creating lampshades, paper screens, collage, paper clothing and invitations.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size | 64 cm x 94 cm
Weight | 50 gsm
Fibre Content | Abaca and Kozo pulp
Usage | Lamp Shade, Interior Screen, Window Treatment, Social Stationery, Collage, Greeting Card, Paper Sculpture, Packaging, Printmaking, Paper Decoration, Paper Garment, Bookbinding, Gift Packaging
Origin | Thailand
