Craft · No. 186
No. 186和紙
Awa Washi
阿波和紙
awa washi · 徳島県
Awa Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in Tokushima Prefecture. Celebrated for its exceptional strength and delicate texture, it is crafted using high-quality kozo fibers and the pure, cold waters of the Yoshino River basin.
- Origin
- 徳島県
- Category
- 和紙
- Materials
- Washi paper · 楮 · トロロアオイ
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Awa Washi reach back to ancient times, with historical records indicating that paper was already being offered from the Awa Province (p…
No. IIMaterials
The primary raw material of Awa Washi is kozo (paper mulberry), cultivated in and around Tokushima Prefecture. Kozo's long, resilient bast fibers yiel…
No. IIITechniques
Awa Washi is produced primarily through the "nagashi-zuki" (flowing-pour) hand-papermaking technique. The artisan uses a "suketa" — a wooden frame fit…
No. IVClimate
The Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture is fed by exceptionally pure, soft water originating in the Shikoku Mountains. The cool winters inhibi…
