Awagami
REF
The relative thickness, generous sizing and easy-to-use color of Shiramine Select make it a versatile paper for many art mediums including printmaking (all classical techniques), painting and drawing.
Weight: 110gsm
Size: 52x43cm
Colour: natural white
Manufacturer: Awagami Factory
Composition: 30% Kozo - 55% alpha cellulose - 15% hemp
Sizing: yes
Watermark: no
Edges: 4 deckle edges
Worldwidely famous for the quality of its papers, Awagami Factory can trace its papermaking roots back to 1825.
In 1984 Minoru Fujimori was honored as a Master Craftsman and awarded the medal for Technical Excellence in recognition of his efforts to preserve the art of making Awa Washi ( paper from Tokushima).
Since then, his son Yoishi and the family are proud to continue the papermaking tradition, this most ancient and honorable Japanese craft.
Specific References
Large Lyons hollow scraper (9mm)
