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Sajiwashi continues to further the applications for washi by developing new products while honoring the traditions of the craft, allowing its 1200-year-old-techniques to be passed down to the next generation, and furthering washi’s many uses in contemporary life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60% of Japan's \u003cem\u003egassen-shi\u003c\/em\u003e, washi specifically used for calligraphy and painting, is Tottori Prefecture’s Inshu washi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInshu \u003cem\u003egasen-shi\u003c\/em\u003e that is primarily made from the fibers of the mitsumata plant is highly-regarded as a quality washi for calligraphy, ink-painting, and Japanese-style painting. This paper is praised for its fine, durable texture and its absorption properties which allow for an ideal calligraphy or painting experience. The washi is gentle on brushes, keeping them in good condition for longer, with no unwanted smudging and smooth brush strokes. The natural fibers of washi also bring out the brightness of colored ink and accentuate expressions such as ink shading, blotting, and blurring. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-binding-notebook-a5-fabric-cover","title":"Notebook (A5) with Japanese Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInshu washi, which has a 1,300-year history, is produced primarily in Aoya and Saji regions of Tottori Prefecture. This notebook features an assortment of various washi papers, bound together in traditional Japanese style. The cover is crafted using indigo-dyed fabric from Yonago's Orimon-ya. 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