Washi Notepad -Various Colours

These small blank notebooks are made of Washi (Japanese handmade paper) from cover to cover, bound in 4-hole non adhesive style with edge protection. 40 pages. Made in Kyoto. 
 
Fine, flexible and sturdy, Washi papers are ideal for both writing and drawing.
 
Each leaf consists of a folded paper so that the ink from brush strokes would not transfer onto the other side. It would make a perfect gift, also great as mini photo album and keeping your precious memories at hand. 
 
The soft covers are decorated with Katazome (stencil-dyeing by hand) pattern. Stencils had been widely used for dyeing kimono fabrics in Japan. It is a centuries old technique that manages the most elaborate design by dyeing only.
 
The stencils are made of layers of Japanese paper and coated with persimmon tannin, and cut out into the graphical patterns. Most of these design patterns are created in this 100 years by modernizing traditional motifs and the maker holds the commercial rights. 
 
As the cover paper is not bleached, the colours look sober and gives a reminiscence of old folk toys. See other listings for colour variations.
 
Dimensions:
16cm  /  6.3 inches 
40 pages made of 20 folded leaves
 
Material:
Washi - natural mulberry fibre and recycled pulp