The Intangible Artistry of Tosa Washi Paper
From plants to paper.
In Tosa, a compact city In Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, washi paper has been made by hand for more than 1,000 years.
In Tosa, a compact city In Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, washi paper has been made by hand for more than 1,000 years.
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