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Oguni Shikishi Chiri is square-shaped washi handmade in Oguni village. The name Shikishi is a Japanese term that refers ...
01/25/2025

Oguni Shikishi Chiri is square-shaped washi handmade in Oguni village. The name Shikishi is a Japanese term that refers to the paperโ€™s format. A natural-looking paper made from 100% kozo fibre with the inclusion of kozo bark and fibre strands to add visual and textural interest. Take advantage of its beautiful deckle edges and convenient format for your small drawings, prints, or other works in series.

-NAT11587 Oguni Shikishi Chiri, 51g, 7.5" x 7.5", 100% Chinese kozo
Find it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/oguni-shikishi-chiri/

Join us for an exclusive artist's talk at The JPP! ๐Ÿคฉ We are delighted to welcome a long-time friend of The JPP, Paul Den...
01/24/2025

Join us for an exclusive artist's talk at The JPP! ๐Ÿคฉ We are delighted to welcome a long-time friend of The JPP, Paul Denhoed, to share his life as a paper researcher and papermaker in Japan.

Paul Denhoed spent over two decades in Japan studying traditional hand papermaking. He has worked at Oguni Washi as a production papermaker and taught papermaking, bookbinding, and art history at Asia University. He currently works closely with Imai Hiroaki, of Oguni Washi in Niigata, on production papermaking projects and in-depth papermaking workshops. He also offers papermaking and bookbinding workshops at universities and schools in the Tokyo area, and works with a group to maintain a kozo field in nearby Saitama prefecture.

๐Ÿ”ท Founder's Series Artists' Talks: Paul Denhoed; A Papermaker's Life in Japan
Wed, Jan 29, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
at The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info & Registration ๐Ÿ‘‰ Eventbrite (https://shorturl.at/0nOhr)
All images by Paul Denhoed

Bored of plain white paper? Our Moriki Kozo is a high quality, handmade washi with a variety of rich colours. The long k...
01/23/2025

Bored of plain white paper? Our Moriki Kozo is a high quality, handmade washi with a variety of rich colours. The long kozo fibre makes Moriki Kozo durable, ideal for relief printing, silkscreen, book covers and end papers. It is also used for leather repairs in conservation.

-SCS13071 Moriki Kozo Brown, 45g, 25 x 37", 80% Chinese kozo, 20% sulphite
Find it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/moriki-kozo-brown/

Kinari Chiri is a lightweight, translucent tissue containing flecks of unbeaten kozo fibre and bark (chiri), giving it a...
01/20/2025

Kinari Chiri is a lightweight, translucent tissue containing flecks of unbeaten kozo fibre and bark (chiri), giving it a warm, lively look.

This crisp, smooth paper can be used as is, or crumpled to create new character, adding depth and dimension to your work.

It also takes colour well and is strong even when it's wet, making it ideal for layering in collage, shoji screens, lamp-making and konnyaku treatment. May also be used for dyeing.

-CHR2137 Kinari Chiri MM, 16g, 25 x 37", 100% Thai kozo
Find it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/kinari-chiri-mm/

New workshop added ๐Ÿšจ Spend a joyful, creative day with artist Sharlena Wood (Sharlena Wood Art) to explore delicately co...
01/18/2025

New workshop added ๐Ÿšจ Spend a joyful, creative day with artist Sharlena Wood (Sharlena Wood Art) to explore delicately complex 'mixed-media drawing' works on Washi.โœจ

Take notes on the technical properties of material combinations to gently and confidently unfurl your wings into creation. A variety of Japanese papers, each reflecting its own unique qualities, will be provided to enrich your mark-making experience.

Drawing is meditative and transformative when combined with intentions, weaving magic with every feather drawn into the very fibre of the paper.

๐ŸŽจ Washi Sanctuary - Exploring feathers, birds, and flight with Sharlena Wood
Sun, Mar 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
at The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info & tickets ๐Ÿ‘‰ Eventbrite (https://shorturl.at/dl9y5)

A wonderful creation by Linda Hamilton, using gampi paper ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŒฟRepost from Daydream Flowers:"Another paper plant made for ....
01/17/2025

A wonderful creation by Linda Hamilton, using gampi paper ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŒฟ

Repost from Daydream Flowers:
"Another paper plant made for . This is Gampiโ€”Wickstroemia puciflora, a shrub used to make paper in Japan. I used Gampi to make both the flowers and the leaves. Thanks to for the beautiful paper. It is so strong and easy to work with!"

Seeing the devastation and loss caused by the wildfires in California brings back difficult memories of the fire that Th...
01/16/2025

Seeing the devastation and loss caused by the wildfires in California brings back difficult memories of the fire that The JPP faced in the early โ€™90s. This post is a reflection on hope and the power of rebuilding, made possible through the unwavering support of our suppliers, resellers, and customers during that time. Wishing those affected today the strength, courage, and community to rebuild once again.

We still come across smoke damaged sample books and remnants from over 30 years agoโ€ฆ

Searching for the perfect red for your Valentineโ€™s Day project? Obonai Feather offers rich, vibrant colours with a subtl...
01/14/2025

Searching for the perfect red for your Valentineโ€™s Day project? Obonai Feather offers rich, vibrant colours with a subtle sheen and feather-like fibre inclusions. Slightly heavier than most tissues, it is excellent for card making, collage, origami, papercrafts, and gift wrapping.

-JPP10633 Obonai Feather Red, 45g, 21 x 31", Wood Pulp, Rayon, Abaca
21 colours available
Find it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/obonai-feather-red/

Toronto-based graphic artist Daniel Etigson visited our office last week! He brought in his silkscreen prints on washi, ...
01/13/2025

Toronto-based graphic artist Daniel Etigson visited our office last week! He brought in his silkscreen prints on washi, some are made into intricate artists's books and scrolls.

Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your talent with us! We can't wait to see what he creates nextโšก๏ธ

More about the artist ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://propellerartgallery.com/members/daniel-etigson/

Only a few spots left! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ The Artful Pop Up: Washi Engineering with Helen McCuskerThe versatility of washi is unparallel...
01/11/2025

Only a few spots left! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ The Artful Pop Up: Washi Engineering with Helen McCusker

The versatility of washi is unparalleled! Paint, stain, fold, cut, assemble โ€” creative pop-up making with washi you have coloured yourself, with artist Helen McCusker.

In this full day, two-part workshop, we will begin the day learning techniques for creating painted papers using a selection of Japanese papers.

Once dry, we will incorporate them into works of 3-dimensional art using a variety of Paper Engineering techniques. Finished pieces may be used as stand-alone paper sculptures or as pop up greeting cards.

๐ŸŽจ The Artful Pop Up: Washi Engineering with Helen McCusker
Sat, Feb 1, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
at The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info & tickets ๐Ÿ‘‰ Eventbrite (https://shorturl.at/UOtS7)

Akebono is a handmade translucent paper made with 100% kozo fibre, perfect for lanterns, lampshades, and window covering...
01/10/2025

Akebono is a handmade translucent paper made with 100% kozo fibre, perfect for lanterns, lampshades, and window coverings. The lightly swirling colours glow beautifully when backlit and resist fading, even in sunlight.

The mixed tones in each sheet make it an ideal choice for collage and layering. It is also suitable for relief printing and silkscreen.

-TRN1401 Akebono Dark Grey, 35g, 24x39", 100% kozo

Find it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/akebono-dark-grey-466/

01/08/2025

Our warehouse is bustling with new arrivals from Japan! Did you spot your favourite?

Check this washi artist at Design TO, January 24 to February 2โœจ๐Ÿ‘€ Celebrating its 15th birthday, Design TO is Canadaโ€™s la...
01/07/2025

Check this washi artist at Design TO, January 24 to February 2โœจ๐Ÿ‘€ Celebrating its 15th birthday, Design TO is Canadaโ€™s largest celebration of design.

Toronto-based visual artist Tania Love is part of the event, showcasing her unique approach to enhancing the beauty of Japanese paper!

Exhibition: patterns of belonging
Currently on until Feb 2, 2025

Workshop: Mindfulness and Mark Making
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
11:00am โ€“ 12:30pm

at Richmond Hill Public Library, Central Branch (1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill)

More info ๐Ÿ‘‰
https://designto.org/event/patterns-of-belonging/

More about the artist ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tanialove.com/

All images by Tania Love:
1-2. cell structures, sumi ink on kozo paper, hand cut, 2010 / 2014

๐Ÿ”นNEW DATE๐Ÿ”น ๐๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ฒ๐›รจ๐ฅ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ Join us as we enter the world of stop-motion paper animation wit...
01/06/2025

๐Ÿ”นNEW DATE๐Ÿ”น ๐๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ฒ๐›รจ๐ฅ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ 

Join us as we enter the world of stop-motion paper animation with multidisciplinary artist Cybรจle Young ()โœจ

In this workshop, Cybรจle will start us on the adventure; exploring the paper and the forms it will take - as well as the various ways to make it move - hinges, folds, wire armatures, etc.

After lunch we will set up our animation spaces and lighting, before using simple phone apps to shoot our stop-motion videos. As time will be limited, this workshop is intended for simple experimentation, so come with an open mind and be ready to play!

โœ‚๏ธ ๐๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ฒ๐›รจ๐ฅ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ 
Sat, May 24, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
at The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info & tickets ๐Ÿ‘‰ Eventbrite (https://shorturl.at/p5yiz)

More about Cybรจle Young ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.cybeleyoung.ca/

Feeling bored at home? Get creative with our kits ๐Ÿ™Œ Our Konnyaku Kit, Bookbinding I & II are perfect for art lovers to e...
01/04/2025

Feeling bored at home? Get creative with our kits ๐Ÿ™Œ Our Konnyaku Kit, Bookbinding I & II are perfect for art lovers to explore new media and techniques. Each kit includes Japanese paper, key materials and instructions โ€” everything you need to transform papers with konnyaku, or make your own handmade books, either Pamphlet-Stitch or Japanese Stab-Bound.

All kits 6 x 8.5"
-POT13522 Konnyaku Kit
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/konnyaku-kit/

-POT13599 Bookbinding I Pamphlet-Stitch
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/bookbinding-1-pamphlet-stitch/

-POT13995 Bookbinding II Japanese Stab Binding
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/bookbinding-2-japanese-stab-binding/

Lacquered Yuzen is a favourite of bookbinders and box makers, successfully simulating Japanese lacquerware with its eleg...
01/02/2025

Lacquered Yuzen is a favourite of bookbinders and box makers, successfully simulating Japanese lacquerware with its elegant gloss. The heavy-wearing surface is silkscreen printed by hand, providing a luxurious look and feel you donโ€™t want to let go of!

Papers in the first Image (from left):
All Lacquered Yuzen, 140g, 24 x 36โ€, Sulphite & Kozo mix
-CHY13765 Konami Blue
-CHY13109 Basketry Tan
-CHY11890 Seikaiha Red

Find them here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/wholesale/paper/lacquered-yuzen/

Happy New Year 2025 ๐ŸŽ‰ May this year bring you good fortune, longevity, and peace, just as the crane symbolizes!Paper in ...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year 2025 ๐ŸŽ‰ May this year bring you good fortune, longevity, and peace, just as the crane symbolizes!

Paper in the first image (from left):
All Chiyogami, 70g, 24 x 36โ€
-CHY330
-CHY828
-CHY1053
-CHY357
Search the items with the product code on our website ๐Ÿ‘‰ link in bio

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From our Toronto, Ontario warehouse, we wholesale imported Japanese papers to resellers, manufacturers and artists around the world. Our facility includes a new 7500 square foot warehouse, a full-time cutter and production staff as well as our office area, workshop space and Artist Resource Centre by appointment or come without on Open Door Friday every week 12-5. We continue to host regular workshops at the warehouse, organized to offer instruction and inspiration in using the papers of Japan, so full of creative potential.