The Sugiharagami (杉原紙), a kind of Washi

Washi (和紙) or Wagami is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the paper mulberry but also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1917x1275, 424 KB) Summary ja:和紙の一つ杉原紙 Description: Washi(Sugihara_paper) Source: This is the creation of Tomomarusan Date: 2005. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1917x1275, 424 KB) Summary ja:和紙の一つ杉原紙 Description: Washi(Sugihara_paper) Source: This is the creation of Tomomarusan Date: 2005. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... A paper mulberry is a tree that grows in East Asia. ... Diversity Around 91 genera and 1,000 species Subtribes Arthrostylidiinae Arundinariinae Bambusinae Chusqueinae Guaduinae Melocanninae Nastinae Racemobambodinae Shibataeinae See the full Taxonomy of the Bambuseae. ... U.S. Marihuana production permit, from the film Hemp for Victory. ... Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Rice refers to two species (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima) of grass, native to tropical and subtropical southeastern Asia and to Africa, which together provide more than one fifth of the calories consumed by humans. ... Species T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat (Triticum spp. ...

Washi is generally tougher than paper made from wood pulp and it is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo, Ukiyoe were all produced using washi. Washi was also used to make various everyday goods like clothes, interior goods, and toys as well as a sacred cloth of Shinto priest, a statue of Buddha, and a wreath for winners in the 1998 Winter Paralympics. Washi was developed from the traditional way of paper making in China. Wood pulp is the most common material used to make paper. ... The traditional crane and papers of the same size used to fold it A paper pegasus designed by F. Kawahata Origami (折り紙 or 折紙 origami paper folding) is the art of paper folding. ... Shodō (書道 the way of writing) or Sho (書) is Japanese calligraphy. ... Ukiyo-e (浮世絵, a Japanese term meaning pictures of the floating world) is a style of painting, but is more commonly associated with a type of woodcut printmaking that became popular in Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries. ... Shinto (Kanji: 神道 Shintō) (sometimes called Shintoism) is a native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A wreath is a ring made of flowers, leaves, and sometimes fruits, used as an ornament, hanging on a wall or door, or resting on a table. ... See also: 1998 Winter Olympics The Seventh Winter Paralympics were held alongside the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. ...

Making of Washi

The process needed to make washi is similar to that of paper, but fewer chemicals are used to make it. Washi making is a long and intricate process often undertaken in the cold weather of winter. It is traditionally the winter work of farmers.

Applications

Until the early 20th century, washi was used in applications where wood pulp paper or other materials would be used outside of Japan. This is not entirely because it was cheaper, but the unique characteristics of washi made it a better material than others. This is only a partial list as washi can be used for many purposes.

Art

• Ikebana — the art of flower arrangement, also known as kadō
• Katazome — a method of dyeing fabrics using a resist paste
• Origami — the art of paper folding
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Sewing
• Shibori — several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern
• Shodo — the art of calligraphy
• Ukiyo-e — a genre of woodblock prints

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Clothing

• Cosplay
• Kimono
• Obi
• Zori

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Furniture

• Cushion
• Futon
• Shoji

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Objects

• bag
• bento box
• Japanese banknote
• plate
• Scale model
• umbrella

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Events

• Japanese festivals
• Sumo

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Weaponry

• Fire balloons

The term fire balloon can mean a small unmanned hot air balloon for festivities; this is also called a sky lantern. ...

History

Types of Washi

With enough processing, almost any grass or tree can be made into a washi. Gampi, mitsumata, and paper mulberry are three popular sources used to make washi.

• Ganpishi (雁皮紙) - In ancient times, it was called Hishi (斐紙). Ganpishi has a smooth, shiny surface and is used for books and crafts.

• Kozogami (楮紙) - Kozogami is made from paper mulberry and it is the most widely made type of washi. It has a toughness closer to a cloth than a paper and does not weaken significantly when treated to be water resistant.

• Mitsumatagami (三椏紙) - Mitsumatagami has an ivory colored, fine surface and is used for shodo as well as printing. It was used to print paper money in Meiji period.

See also : List of Washi This is a list of Washi and names of washi. ...

People and Washi

See also

List of Washi This is a list of Washi and names of washi. ...

External links

• Washi : a brief history of one of the world's most remarkable substances - this link seems to be broken
• Washi - An extensive use of washi with pictures
• Washi at JAANUS (Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System)