Tadachi Washi Paper Making Experience 2024! The culture of "washi papermaking" has been handed down since ancient times in the Tadachi area of Nagiso Town. At that time, it was an important industry as a winter side job for farmers. Tadachi washi paper temporarily disappeared completely due to the spread of Western paper, but in order to preserve its traditional technique and make it known to many people, the towns restored the "Tadachi Washi House" in Showa 60. At the washi house, we still carry out papermaking ✨ by inheriting that technique even now Washi House is accepting winter-only "papermaking experiences"! Nature raw materials and cold water are used, so it is 👀 a valuable experience that can only be done in winter There are two types of experience menus, "postcard" and "small format"! Why don't you make a one-of-a-kind "original washi" in the world? Period: December ~ March Location: Tadachi Washi House (Tadachi 234-2, Nagiso Town) Inquiries: 0573-75-4910 (Washi House) *Reservation required For details, please check ✨ the Nagiso Tourism Association Home page "Burari Nagiso"

[Melting milk carton] The other day, I came across an experimental site. A lot of milk cartons soaked in a pot. A tree education project promoter who peels it off. If you think about what you're doing, Peel off only the plastic film on the outside of the milk carton. He says he wants to use the inner fibers. Milk cartons soaked in hot water and warmed Silently peel it off and tear it into small pieces. Tear off paper fibers with water Put it in a juice mixer and make it even finer. It's kind of like porridge ... Then, a handful of mushy fibers Expose it to enough water, like using it in a goldfish scoop Scoop it up with poi. After scooping it up, remove the water and shake the poi vigorously. It peels off cleanly from the poi. After that, if you dry it, the round shape of the work is completed. Harden yarn and leaves together, You can also create your own original work.

"Flowers of Japanese Paper" Washi paper, which is made by intertwining long fibers, is delicate, pale, ephemeral and lovely when torn. Washi paper made so that it can be seen through is finished as an object of light. We are exhibiting at the "Paper Art Exhibition" being held at Gallery Art Rush in Daikanyama. It is a gallery where you can enjoy the works of unique artists. Please take a look when you come near us. Art Rush Exhibition Vol.403 "Paper Art Exhibition" Wednesday, January 11, 2023 — Monday, January 30, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Monday 5:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays (admission free) =Participating Artists= Keima Yuuki (paper cutout) Yukiko Hōzuki (Japanese paper crafts) ACCO (Pulp Art) Kiyoba (paper cutout) Ryo Takagi (paper cutout) Patrick Gannon (paper cutout) Koike Junko (Mixed Media)

『Blue bird』 With the hope that the blue bird will bring happiness. Washi art carefully finished one by one from washi paper, pulp art blade lamps were made. The stand was designed in the image of a bird's toe. It is designed for indirect lighting that glows LEDs with batteries, and it is very beautiful when lit in a room at night. The light through the washi paper envelops the space with soft light. We are exhibiting at the "Merry Christmas" exhibition at ARTS RUSH, Gallery ARTS RUSH in Daikanyama, Tokyo, which started today. Art Rush is an art gallery that can be walked from Daikanyama Station and Ebisu Station in about 5 to 6 minutes, where you can enjoy the works of unique artists. Please feel free to carry it when you come nearby. Art Rush Special Exhibition Vol.401 Chritmas Exhibition 『 ～Merry Christmas～』 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 ~ Sunday, December 25, 2022 AM10:00~PM6:00 Closed on Tuesdays (admission free) =Participating Artists= Silhouette Factory / Takio Ejima Imo Yume Workshop / Sachi Okazawa / Myu Masaaki Watanabe / Aki Higashida / Akiko Miura Ryo Takagi / Kiyoba / Mai Nakahirai acco/Gimmel Garden/愼作 角 < jumping in> Hina Aoyama 〒150-0021 2-14-10 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Twawon Daikanyama 103 tel 03-3770-6786／fax 03-3770-6786

With thoughts to fly into a wonderful world When I saw the Japanese paper with long fibers that become fluffy when torn into pieces, I wanted to make feathers. I still can't forget the joy I felt when I used the skills my master taught me to make washi paper feathers.   I think that pulp and washi still have a lot of unknown potential, so I am working on my production activities while keeping an eye on what I can do new or what can be used as a hint for production.

『White rose』 White rose lamp with washi art. Petals, gaku, leaves. Each paper is made of Japanese paper of different thicknesses, and it is a process of trial and error to make it look beautiful when exposed to light. I paid attention to details such as the thickness of the branches.

『Angel's ladder』 A cloud lamp of handmade washi art inspired by the ladder (twilight rays) of angels who say that you can be happy when you meet. The mulberry fiber, which is the raw material for washi, looked like a cloud for a long time, so after trial and error to figure out how to give it shape, a cloud of washi paper was born. I became a bouquet wrapped in sky blue Japanese paper and set off to the person with my dreams. May ♡ a wonderful world expand The world of pulp art is also full of possibilities.

Flowers arranged with Japanese paper and mulberry fiber, the raw material for washi paper, were made. I tried to make it while thinking about a person who creates wonderful works that are very delicate but feel the strength of will, and he became my favorite child. wholeheartedly

The expression of the light produced from handmade Japanese paper made from mulberry fibers, the raw material of washi. The light that spreads through the washi paper is soft, gentle, and soothing. Washi is a traditional culture of Japan. Washi art has infinite possibilities.