Craft · No. 180
No. 180和紙
Uchiyama Paper
内山紙
uchiyama paper · 長野県
Uchiyama Paper is a handmade Japanese paper (washi) produced in the Iiyama area of northern Nagano Prefecture. Crafted in a cold, snowy climate, it is prized for its exceptional strength, fine texture, and the lustrous whiteness that results from its traditional production methods.
- Origin
- 長野県
- Category
- 和紙
- Materials
- Washi paper · 楮 · トロロアオイ
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Uchiyama Paper is believed to have originated as a winter side industry for farming households in the northern Nagano region, where heavy snowfall ren…
No. IIMaterials
The primary raw material of Uchiyama Paper is kozo (paper mulberry). The long, strong bast fibers of kozo give the finished paper exceptional durabili…
No. IIITechniques
The production of Uchiyama Paper begins with stripping, boiling, and meticulously cleaning kozo bark to remove impurities. The softened fibers are the…
No. IVClimate
The Iiyama area of northern Nagano Prefecture is one of Japan's heaviest snowfall regions. The bitterly cold winters and abundant snowmelt provide pur…
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