Craft · No. 187
No. 187和紙
Ozu Washi
大洲和紙
ozu washi · 愛媛県
Ozu Washi is a traditional hand-made Japanese paper produced in and around Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. Renowned for its fine texture and durability, it has been crafted for centuries using the pure waters of the Hijikawa River and locally grown kozo fibers.
- Origin
- 愛媛県
- Category
- 和紙
- Materials
- Washi paper · 楮 · トロロアオイ
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The roots of Ozu Washi stretch back to the Nara period, when papermaking first took hold in the former province of Iyo, present-day Ehime Prefecture.…
No. IIMaterials
The primary raw material of Ozu Washi is kozo (paper mulberry), prized for its long, strong fibers that lend the finished paper both durability and a…
No. IIITechniques
Production of Ozu Washi begins with preparing the kozo: the harvested bark is boiled to soften it, impurities are removed by hand, and the clean fiber…
No. IVClimate
Ozu City sits in a basin surrounded by the Shikoku Mountains, enjoying a warm and humid climate fed by the Hijikawa River. This geography provides ide…
