Seventeen Delightful Projects to Make with Handmade Japanese Washi Paper.
The Japanese have long used colorfully printed papers to decorate anything from boxes to dolls. This traditional paper craft is known as "washi". Washi paper is made by hand from the fibrous bark of three indigenous plants. It is known for its strength, durability, and flexibility, and is available in a rich array of colors, textures, weights, and patterns.
This book contains 17 creative designs for decorating commonly available objects such as milk cartons, boxes, and eggs - for use in home decor, as gifts, or for special occasions. The book includes step-by-step diagrams, color photographs of the finished projects, and imaginative ways to display the finished crafts.
