{"product_id":"chiyogami-silk-screen-print-set-of-5-sheets-set-8","title":"Chiyogami Silk Screen Print Set of 5 Sheets, Set 8","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe tradition of dyeing silk fabrics for kimonos featuring beautiful, intricate patterns is centuries old. \u003cem\u003eKatazome\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChiyogami\u003c\/em\u003e papers are the on-paper continuation of\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003esuch techniques, which came about surprisingly recently - from the 1940s and 1970s respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production of such papers today remains with a handful of studios primarily situated in the Kyoto region. Originally, these were made from hand-cut paper screens stained with persimmon (also known as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) juice; more modern silkscreens are used nowadays. Choosing Keeping was lucky enough to get a first hand experience of the complex process to manufacture such papers on a recent factory tour - entirely by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echiyogami\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pattern will cover the entire surface area, and often patterns are enhanced or, as we are told, “made gorgeous” with gold powder highlights applied at the final stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echiyogami\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e papers were used to make small souvenirs and trinkets such as dolls, small boxes, tea caddies etc. These can also be used in a more subtle and contemporary fashion, either framed whole to be used decoratively or for bookbinding where more simple and geometric patterns can look truly stunning and not necessarily traditionally Japanese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile many retailers sell these papers in half sheets, for your best appreciation we prefer and only sell full sized sheets which measure \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e66 x 98.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe have chosen 5 patterns which we feel are complementary, used either as wrapping paper or for any craft and bookbinding project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis set includes 5 sheets, with 1 sheet in each pattern style. As these are sold as a set, you benefit from a competitive group discount. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaper type\u003c\/i\u003e: Handmade \u003ci\u003ekozo\u003c\/i\u003e (mulberry) paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrint type\u003c\/i\u003e: Chiyogami\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esilkscreen print\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e66 x 98.5cm per sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImages copyright Choosing Keeping; cannot be reproduced without prior permission.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1333","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17241247842347,"sku":"13996","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_-_20190822_BS_-_13996_RT.jpg?v=1571438819","url":"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.com\/products\/chiyogami-silk-screen-print-set-of-5-sheets-set-8","provider":"Choosing Keeping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}