Craft · No. 184
No. 184和紙
Inshu Washi
因州和紙
inshu washi · 鳥取県
Inshu Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in Tottori Prefecture. Prized for its exceptional strength, smooth texture, and versatility, it is crafted from high-quality kozo (mulberry) and mitsumata fiber using pure mountain water.
- Origin
- 鳥取県
- Category
- 和紙
- Materials
- Washi paper · 楮 · 三椏
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The roots of Inshu Washi reach back to the Nara period, when paper is said to have already been produced in the ancient province of Inaba, present-day…
No. IIMaterials
Inshu Washi is made primarily from kozo (paper mulberry) and mitsumata, with ganpi occasionally incorporated. Kozo provides long, robust fibers that l…
No. IIITechniques
Inshu Washi is produced using the distinctly Japanese "nagashi-zuki" (flow papermaking) technique. Artisans use a su-keta — a flexible bamboo screen s…
No. IVClimate
Eastern Tottori Prefecture is fed by clear, clean rivers descending from the Chugoku Mountains, providing an abundant supply of soft water essential f…
