Akebono Teal Size:24" x 39" The individual layers of colour

The individual layers of colour are silkscreened on one by one requiring careful registration of screens

These instructions will guide you through the steps to create a stunning origami model

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

letterpress and most fine art projects

the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand

Akebono Teal Size:24" x 39" The individual layers of colourIn 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