Paper Artists in West Japan

West Japan has long been a center for exceptional paper arts, where centuries of cultural exchange with continental Asia shapes artistic expression. The papermakers featured here embody washi papermaking traditions refined over centuries in Kyūshū and surrounding areas. Each artist brings mastery of hand-papermaking using kozo, mitsumata, and gampi fibers combined with the distinctive qualities that define West Japan craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how ancient papermaking heritage continues to thrive in this remarkable region.