Craft · No. 181
No. 181和紙
Ecchu Washi
越中和紙
ecchu washi · 富山県
Ecchu Washi is a traditional hand-made Japanese paper produced in Toyama Prefecture. Prized for its strength, natural beauty, and refined texture, it is crafted using pure mountain water and high-quality plant fibers passed down through generations.
- Origin
- 富山県
- Category
- 和紙
- Materials
- Washi paper · 楮 · 三椏
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Ecchu Washi are believed to date back to the Nara period, when records indicate that fine paper was already being produced in the ancie…
No. IIMaterials
The primary raw material of Ecchu Washi is kozo (paper mulberry), whose long, strong fibers produce a durable and resilient paper. Depending on the pr…
No. IIITechniques
Ecchu Washi is produced using the "nagashi-zuki" (flowing-pour) technique, in which raw kozo fibers are simmered and beaten to separate them before be…
No. IVClimate
Toyama's mountainous interior receives heavy snowfall each winter, supplying an abundance of cold, exceptionally pure snowmelt water in spring and sum…
