IseWashi

Example of making washi at Ise, Mie pref. IseWashi makes washi for Ise Grand Shrine.

IseWashi (伊勢和紙) is a type of Japanese paper (washi) made in Ise, Mie prefecture, Japan. The paper mill was founded in 1899.[1] The products are mainly provided for o-fuda (talisman) of Ise Grand Shrine.[1] In 1994, the production process were certified as traditional handicrafts of Mie prefecture.[2] Currently, this washi is used not only for the o-fuda of Ise Grand Shrine, but also for inkjet printings for photographers as its quality is pure and clean.[3]

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 IseWashi official website. (Japanese) Taihou Wasi Kougyou K.K. Accessed November 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Traditional crafts in Mie prefecture. (Japanese) Governement of Mie prefecture. Accessed November 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ IseWashi, from o-fuda to inkjet paper. (Japanese) 和紙の職人.com Accessed November 14, 2016.

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