Chiyogami Paper - Pattern 628

We carry a large assortment of beautiful Chiyogami paper which can be used for jewelry making, scrapbooking, etc.

These are sold in 4 X 6 inch sheets. This paper is much more beautiful than typical scrapbooking paper.

These wonderfully decorative patterns on paper, known as Chiyogami, are silkscreened onto machine made sheets of mixed kozo and sulphite. They are more popularly known as Yuzen in the United States.

Originally, Chiyogami designs were developed in the Edo period as woodblock prints by papermakers during the farming season for use as accessories in the house to enliven the interiors. They were based on the bright kimono textiles which the papermakers from the countryside saw on the fashionable wealthier ladies in the larger cities, especially in Kyoto, where the area known as Yuzen had become famous for its sophisticated techniques for dyeing cloth.

Chiyogami paper is simply beautiful. The striking pigment colours, careful registration of screens and wide range of designs make these papers ideal for jewelry making, scrapbooking, etc.

Much Love,
Sun And Moon