Not all crinkled paper is made the same..... and not all crinkled paper is referred to in quite the same way. What does "momigami" refer to? The word "momi" literally means "crinkled" or "kneaded"- It's a descriptor for the following noun … [Read more...]
Fabulously Flexible Hanji
beauty & texture the delight of windswept edges our papers help tell your story How could hanji (Korean paper) be applied in your creative process? Hanji is becoming a well-known … [Read more...]
Fish Prints – Gyotaku
gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing" Gyotaku 魚拓 dates back to the mid-1800s, the method of documenting fish caught, proving claims of size and appearance by Japanese anglers. The oldest known prints were commissioned in 1862. Over time, fish printing … [Read more...]
Artist of the Month, Nichol Markowitz
With expressive and thoughtful line, Nichol Markowitz's work engages the fragility of memories and our conceptions of the self. In her words: "As a species our history is preserved through the collective human consciousness; our bodies vessels for … [Read more...]
Meet PJ Bergin; Hanji’s Newest and Biggest Fan
Hanji or Korean paper is one of our most popular handmade papers. Hanji is used in a traditional craft called joomchi, a kind of felting of different paper sheets together to create a wonderful effect; organic shapes in rich colors spring to life … [Read more...]