Leaf Bamboo - Full Sheet 040 these elegant bold patterned papers

these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul

so no forests are depleted in the process

handmade paper makes for a truly beautiful pattern

was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867)

Leaf Bamboo - Full Sheet 040 these elegant bold patterned papersIn Japan, the botanical name for bamboo is sasa. Look closely at the pattern of this delicate, handmade paper and you will see the resemblance to a bamboo stalk. These papers are especially lovely when layered with another paper or used in a way that allows light to shine through them. The inner barks of three plants, all native to Japan, are used primarily in the making of washi. Kozo (mulberry) is said to be the masculine element, the protector,