Gift boxes covered with Katazome paper from Japan. Based on traditional kimono-printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. Sizes (measurements are approximate due to handmade nature of the boxes): 1 - 2 x 3" 2 - 4 x 2.75" 3 - 4.75 x 3.25 " 4 - 5.5 x 3.5" 5… Read more
Gift boxes covered with Katazome paper from Japan.
Based on traditional kimono-printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon-dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand.
Sizes (measurements are approximate due to handmade nature of the boxes):
