Silk Raspberry 469 Itame is the Japanese word

Itame is the Japanese word for ‘woodgrain’ and the juxtaposition of such a rough texture on this delicate

or mitsumata fibres

The fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

so no forests are depleted in the process

are used primarily in the making of washi

Silk Raspberry 469 Itame is the Japanese wordWhile these papers don't actually have any silk fibres in them, they are as beautiful as the finest silk fabric. Densely packed with long, interwoven Japanese kozo fibres, our Silks come in a selection of deep, rich colours. These papers have a lovely deckle edge and have incredible wet strength. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of