About Ono Shoten

There are many different kinds of washi paper in Japan, and it is said to have a history of over 1,500 years.
There are washi paper producing areas all over Japan, and even today, each area produces its own unique washi paper.
Up until now, various types of washi paper have been made and used depending on the purpose.

For example, Fukui Prefecture is a major producer of washi paper, with many manufacturers and papermaking workshops of all sizes concentrated there.
Our strength is not only in the manufacture of washi paper, but also in our ability to handle related printing and processing in a one-stop service.

Other regions are also good at making washi paper with traditional patterns hand-dyed on it.
He is good at making large-sized handmade washi paper, such as sliding door paper.
There is a place where they make custom-made washi paper for artists such as painters.
He is good at making extremely thin washi paper that is almost see-through.
They are skilled at making traditional washi paper using raw materials such as kozo, mitsumata, and gampi, and it can be said that washi paper is a paper material rich in diversity and regionality that is deeply rooted in the region.

It is said that paper is a barometer of a country's industry and culture. The existence of a wide variety of washi paper in Japan is proof of this.

Also, are you familiar with the watermark in the center of Japanese banknotes?
It is one of the techniques of expressing Japanese paper that originates from the papermaking process.
Another feature of washi paper is that it is possible to add watermarks such as characters or marks to the paper.

In this way, washi paper is not only made using traditional papermaking techniques, but also through expressive techniques such as watermarks, and the unique texture, color, and patterns of the paper can be seen through the papermaking, kneading, and rolling processes.

Sukikomi is an expressive technique in which patterns, designs, and text are layered on top of a base of washi paper.
Hikigake is an expressive technique in which a mold with a pattern or design is placed on top of a base of Japanese paper, and then other materials are layered on top of it.
When dried, the fibers of the raw material spread out, creating a unique luster depending on the light.
The process of kneading is done by kneading the washi paper by machine or by hand, which creates random wrinkles in the paper, giving it a unique texture.

Usually, when selecting washi paper, you look at a sample book and choose from standardized products based on color, texture, and pattern, but you can also ask a craftsman to make the paper for you and create it to your own specifications using traditional methods.
In washi paper-making sites, papermaking methods and expressive techniques have been handed down continuously for ages.
We want to bring unused washi paper making methods and expression techniques into modern times and use them to create our own unique washi paper and paper products.

If you are interested in washi paper, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you.