Description
a handwritten note is always in style
Meet “Washi”
(our leading lady)
The paper used in this note card set is our most beloved washi from Japan! Washi literally translates to “Japanese paper” and is commonly made from kozo, mitsumata and/or gampi natural fibers. Chiyogami (sometimes referred to as “yuzen”) is a specific type of washi highlighted by a beautiful pattern that is silk-screened by hand, one color at a time. Here’s a little clip of the silk-screening process that we were able to capture when we were graciously invited to see how the magic happens! We think every type of washi is an undisputed “gem” when it comes to handmade paper!
It’s So, So, So Sakura
The first thing that popped into our mind when we saw this washi print? It’s soooo SAKURA! It was the epitome of what we thought a cherry blossom design should be – bursting with flowers! No surprise that we quickly curated this for one of our earliest Sakura Collections.
Real Life Inspiration
When we saw our first sakura tree in full bloom, nothing could prepare us for the magical explosion of pink! Seeing this washi print was so reminiscent of our first sakura sighting that we knew it had to be part of this year’s Sakura Collection. Below are a couple of our favorite photos taken during cherry blossom season in Japan.
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