Paper Artists in Kinki

Kinki has long been a center for exceptional paper arts, where a thousand years as Japan's imperial and cultural center shapes artistic expression. The papermakers featured here embody washi papermaking traditions refined over centuries in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. Each artist brings mastery of hand-papermaking using kozo, mitsumata, and gampi fibers combined with the distinctive qualities that define Kinki craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how ancient papermaking heritage continues to thrive in this remarkable region.