Paper Artists in Shikoku

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