Akebono Light Green 591c Conservation

Conservation

In Japanese Akebono means 'dawn' and after seeing these delicate

Every sheet of our stunning Japanese Chiyogami paper is meticulously produced by hand

such as cranes for long life and plum blossoms and pine boughs for beauty and longevity

These papers are especially lovely when layered with another paper or used in a way that allows light to shine through them

Akebono Light Green 591c ConservationIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting