We believe every element of the universe holds a spirit.

Since Japan’s ancient times, (paper 紙)
has been deeply respected in association with kami (deity 神).

Our strong, yet elegant, washi paper is made with traditional methods in the serene nature
of Misumi, Shimane, the Land of Kami.

Durable. Sustainable. Handmade.

The defining characteristic of Sekishu Washi is its strength, which is said to the most durable in Japan. Locally-grown raw materials, processed carefully by hand with sustainable traditional methods, and expertly formed with tesuki papermaking techniques are at the heart of our craft. Bringing this 1300-year-old tradition into the present day, Sekishu-banshi, a variation of Sekishu Washi, was the first Japanese traditional paper to be designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 2009.

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Address & Contact
Atelier Kawahira : Sekishu Washi & Banshi Production & Sales
Address
683-3 Furuichiba Misumi-cho Hamada, Shimane JAPAN
Representative
Masao Kawahira (Contemporary Master Craftsman / Sekishu-Banshi Craftsmen Association Member / Sekishu Washi Cooperative Association Member / Licensed Traditional Craftsman)
Isao Kawahira
Phone / Fax
+81 855-32-1166

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