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Kozo paper is made from renewable branches of the kozo (paper mulberry) bush, specifically the innermost of three layers of bark which must be isolated to be cooked and beaten before the sheets are formed. Kozo fibre makes strong, translucent and absorbent papers. 46 gsm suitable for relief printing, Japanese woodcut and Chine-collé. Kitakata paper is made of 100% gampi and is suitable for relief printing and Chine-collé. Also successfully used for sumi-e, calligraphy and soft pencil work. Learn More

Each set contains 24 square pieces of assorted plain coloured and patterned origami paper. Learn More

Yuki is Machine-made paper, 59% Rayon, 37 % woodfree 4% synthetic fibre, pH 6.2. size 64 x 94 cm (25 x 37 inches) Pack of 25 sheets. White, long Rayon fibres randomly on surface. slightly smooth on one side. Shoji (second image) Machine-made, 100% woodfree pulp, pH 6.2. Bright white, slightly smooth on one side. 48 gsm, size: 62 x 92 cm (24 x 36 inches). Pack of 25 sheets. Learn More

Sosaku inking brush for working the pigments and glue paste onto the carved block for printing. These are made from horse hair and are traditionally prepared by splitting and softening the hair on shark-skin or sandpaper before printing. Brushes come in 3 sizes. Learn More

Sosaku inking brush for working the pigments and glue paste onto the carved block for printing. These are made from horse hair and are traditionally prepared by splitting and softening the hair on shark-skin or sandpaper before printing. Brushes come in 3 sizes. Learn More

Sosaku inking brush for working the pigments and glue paste onto the carved block for printing. These are made from horse hair and are traditionally prepared by splitting and softening the hair on shark-skin or sandpaper before printing. Brushes come in 3 sizes. Learn More

Traditional Japanese "ba-ren" is the pressing and rubbing tool for printing. The inner coil or "shin" consists of flat strips of bamboo twisted together into strands and then into a long cord. The cord is then coiled onto a backing disk made from either layers of washi paper, carved wood or plastic. Finally a bamboo sheath or "takenokawa" is used as a covering, with rubbing surface for printing one side and a twisted handle for the artist to hold on the other. Over time the outer sheath may need replacing due to wear and friction of printing. Our "sumi" baren is made in the traditional way with a plastic backing disk and has a finer coil. It is 130mm across and is suitable for printing the "key block" and fine details. This baren comes in a presentation box. Replacement bamboo sheaths are available to order specially. Learn More