The on-site skills of paper craftsmen who handcraft washi paper to meet a variety of customer needs

The other day, I visited a papermaking craftsman's workplace for the first time in a long while.

I believe the last time I visited was before the coronavirus pandemic, about six years ago.

The purpose of this site visit was to prototype a type of handmade Japanese paper.

We visited the papermaking factory where handmade washi paper is made.

A papermaking tool called a Sukibune

This is the first expression technique called "sukikomi," in which two or more layers of washi paper are piled up and filtered.

This papermaking process is slightly different from regular handmade washi paper.

I've checked what the expression will be.

The papermaking method is also unusual in that, while the usual method is to pour the paper through a mash, this time we will be pouring the paper through.

The craftsmen responded to our requests by changing the raw materials, paper color, and paper thickness.

The raw materials for Japanese paper are poured into the mold and the paper is made.

A papermaking technique called "Sukikomi" in which two layers of washi paper are joined together to form a single sheet of paper.

This is the skill of the craftsmen who create things through trial and error.

They support our manufacturing and are a very encouraging presence.

This time, we are making a prototype of handmade Japanese paper to be used in interior products.

We will make sure to use it to create our products.

Thank you very much for this opportunity.

Japanese paper merchant Ono Shoten Kawate

The final step in papermaking is the drying process

A papermaking workshop where handmade washi paper is made to meet various needs.

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