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Harukami [cobble] (EL)

Harukami [cobble] (EL)

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Place of Production: Fukui Prefecture

Dimensions:
・(Height) 105mm
・(Width) 410mm
・(Depth) 320mm

Material: Washi (Japanese paper) (main material is kozo)

Weight: 250g

Usage Precautions:
・As this product is handcrafted, size and color may vary slightly
・Do not place in direct contact with air from heating or cooling systems
・Do not place wet or moisture-containing items inside
・Keep away from fire and heat sources

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Echizen washi boxes.
Each sheet of washi, carefully handcrafted one by one, has been fashioned into boxes with a durable yet gentle texture. Their natural, softly rounded forms, reminiscent of pebbles found along a riverbank, exist comfortably within living spaces whether stacked, arranged side by side, or simply placed on their own.
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The origins of Echizen washi paper

Legend has it that 1500 years ago, a goddess appeared in the village and proclaimed, "This village is blessed with pure flowing water and abundant green trees, so from now on you shall make paper and earn your livelihood." She then carefully taught the divine technique of papermaking. Since then, papermaking has continued as a livelihood in this region, and this goddess came to be called "Kawakami Gozen" and is enshrined as the deity of paper at Okamoto Shrine.

Characteristics of Echizen washi paper

In addition to its soft texture and warmth, this technique has been highly valued throughout history and is said to be the root of the papermaking and watermarking techniques used for Japanese banknotes. From the perspective of strength and durability, its applications are diverse, including hosho paper and domain currency used since ancient times, calligraphy and painting paper for calligraphers and artists, torinoko paper used for sliding doors and folding screens, kyoku paper developed for banknote production in the Meiji era, and fine art and craft papers.

Techniques for making handmade washi paper

There are two types of papermaking techniques for handmade washi (Japanese paper). One is "vat formation," which is widely used in Europe and America. This technique involves scooping up the paper pulp material to make paper. The other is "nagashi-zuki (flow formation)," a traditional Japanese washi-making technique. This process involves scooping the pulp, flowing it, scooping and flowing again... By repeating this process, layers of paper are built up to create thickness, and by moving and flowing the screen, the raw material fibers become intertwined to create strong paper called "washi."

Echizen washi paper

The production area of Echizen washi (Japanese paper) is located in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. The verdant Goka district (Furo, Otaki, Iwamoto, Shinzaike, Sadatomo), where traditional tiled-roof houses cluster together in harmony with the mountain ranges behind them, is called the village of washi, and its quality and techniques are highly acclaimed. The main raw materials are靭皮 fibers from plants such as kozo (paper mulberry), mitsumata (Oriental paperbush), and ganpi (diplomorpha). Even after 1500 years, the same materials continue to be used, preserving their distinctive texture and warmth.

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