Akebono Dark Green 256 and regenerates annually

and regenerates annually

5 x 11" hand cut sample of this paper is available

A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village

Look closely at the pattern of this delicate

Kozo (mulberry) is said to be the masculine element

Akebono Dark Green 256 and regenerates annuallyIn 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