A collection of 4 Washi papers from Yamakano, one of the leading washi paper mills in Nishijima, a renowned washi-producing area in Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji. Washi-making in the region dates back to the mid-16th century, initiated by the famous samurai Takeda Shingen. The region later became the first in Japan to produce “Gasen-shi,” a high-quality washi specially crafted for calligraphy and painting. Artists have long favored the washi from this region for its ability to beautifully showcase ink’s coloration, bleeding, and blurring̶, key elements of expression in calligraphy̶.
In the collection:
“Kinari” Notes For Fountain Pen Water Based Applications
“First Snow” Practice Calligraphy
“Ginko Nut” Practice Calligraphy - Can Also Be Used As A Tissue (Untreated Linen Fibre)
“Fuji River” Letters & Sketches Calligraphy (Linen Based Thick Texture)
Complete the set with the Nakagawa Kyoto Mixing Tray, Akashiya Japanese Design Brush Set, Red Suite Gansai Watercolor Set, Green Suite Gansai Watercolor Set.
