Akebono Autumn 778c While beautiful and decorative –

While beautiful and decorative – perfect for framing – these papers are also incredibly strong

A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village

are stored in bolts

such as tea tins

While these papers don't actually have any silk fibres in them

Akebono Autumn 778c While beautiful and decorative –In 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