These beautiful artisanal Japanese watches use hand-made washi paper
The Japanese craft of 和紙 washi, and particularly, the techniques associated with hand-crafted paper, or 手漉き和紙tesuki washi, were registered in 2014 as a UNESCO intangible…
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Japanese Paper Artist Seiji Tsukimoto Creates Amazing Pop-Up Art With Movable Clockwork
Japan has no shortage of papercraft vituosos who can create wonderful objects of art. For example, we have seen intricate kirie papercutting by Shinobu Ohashi…
Telegram Culture Thriving in Japan: Traditional Craft Gifts Paired With Messages in Telegram Service’s New Lineup
Many people outside of Japan are surprised to learn that this country has a thriving telegram culture. You read that correctly. Telegram. If that conjures…
Japanese Artist Combines Paper Cutting And Washi Art To Create Heartwarming Masterpieces
Artists seeking to thrive in the fast-paced internet society of our modern times often take to social media to give their artwork more exposure on…
Japanese Art Meets Kylo Ren, BB-8, And Stormtroopers In Traditional Woodblock Prints
The traditional art of Japanese woodblock printing has joined forces with one of today’s most epic film series, Star Wars. Utilizing a form of printing…
Japanese Paper Has Transformed Into Chic Washi Tote Bags
It’s a shame that washi, an intricate style of paper that originated in Japan, can only be used to create delicate, fragile objects — or…
Gorgeous Washi Origami Paper Now In Seasonal Totoro Designs!
Run to the local craft store and you’ll see that washi products, such as washi tape and paper, are some of the most popular items…