Paper Artists in Chugoku

Chugoku has long been a center for exceptional paper arts, where a bridge between eastern and western Japanese traditions shapes artistic expression. The papermakers featured here embody washi papermaking traditions refined over centuries in western Honshū. Each artist brings mastery of hand-papermaking using kozo, mitsumata, and gampi fibers combined with the distinctive qualities that define Chugoku craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how ancient papermaking heritage continues to thrive in this remarkable region.