The Sunday Paper #297
February 2, 2020
Kyoseishi (kee-o-say-shi) is a handmade, dyed Japanese paper than has konnyaku starch kneaded into the kozo fibers to strengthen the paper. Kyoseishi means strong paper. This type of paper is known as momigami (crinkled paper). The distinctive texture comes from the process of kneading the starch into the paper. This traditional technique was used to treat washi (Japanese paper) for use in clothing. This treated paper can be sewn and is wonderful for bookcovers, boxes, cases, jewelry, paper quilts and sculptural forms.
For readers of The Sunday paper, Washi Arts has put together a special package of eight half sheets (each is 18″ x 25″) Regular price is $62.00, sale price is $50.00.
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Check out this music video featuring a paper animal animation by Seen Film, Vitamin String Quartet.
These gorgeous kiri-e (“kiri” means cut, and “e” means picture/art) works by Andrew Imamura were recently on display in Honolulu. Learn more about his work in this Q&A.
This paper food by ji-hee-lee probably doesn’t taste so good, but it is delicious eye candy!
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About our Sponsor: Washi Arts is a merchant of fine Japanese paper, tools and supplies. We carry an extensive range of decorative, dyed and natural papers as well as brushes, adhesives and book arts tools. Contact us for recommendations for your projects and to join our mailing list.
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Featured this week in my Studio shop: Word Broadsides, a selection of grid papers, The Paper Year, and Playing With Pop-Ups. |
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