Awagami
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A professional grade washi paper at an economical price. With its 90% kozo-base and internal sizing, "Kozo Thick" is an impressively strong washi. This paper is suitable for most printing techniques.
Weight: 42gsm
Size: roll 98cm x 10m
Colours: white and natural white
Manufacturer: Awagami Factory
Composition: 90% Kozo - 10% wood pulp
Sizing: internal
Watermark: no
Edges: 2 deckle edges
Worldwidely famous for the quality of its papers, Awagami Factory can trace its papermaking roots back to 1825.
In 1984 Minoru Fujimori was honored as a Master Craftsman and awarded the medal for Technical Excellence in recognition of his efforts to preserve the art of making Awa Washi ( paper from Tokushima).
Since then, his son Yoishi and the family are proud to continue the papermaking tradition, this most ancient and honorable Japanese craft.
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