Maximize 210 x 272 cm – 91 g/m². Large-format, entirely handmade Japanese paper crafted from mulberry, hemp, and gampi fibers.
Suitable for: Drawing, Moku Hanga (woodblock printing), calligraphy, and projects that benefit from its large dimensions.
The sheet is packaged as a roll and shipped exclusively via courier service (DHL, FedEx).
Echizen.
This historic and rare paper has been produced by the workshop since the 1920s, eventually replacing nearly all other supports previously used in classical Japanese painting. It has since held a near-monopoly among professionals and established artists. It features a pleasant almond-white hue and a smooth surface with a soft, dense texture.
Highly reliable, this paper is capable of supporting even the most demanding layers of paint.
To the touch, it has a thickness comparable to 160 gsm paper.
The paper’s uniform appearance is achieved through a very fine white coating known as *Gofun* (made from 100% crushed oyster shells).
It incorporates hemp fibers, which provide exceptional strength relative to its weight. The addition of ultra-fine *gampi* fibers creates a dense surface with a subtle sheen.
Its large format makes it perfect for large-scale works. As it is unsized, the paper can be dampened with water to create diffusion effects (*nijimi*).
This workshop is one of Japan’s most prestigious centers for the artisanal, handmade production of fine-art papers. It is also renowned for creating exceptionally large sheets—a process that requires between four and eight craftspeople to produce a single piece.
Today, the workshop is led by Makiko Iwano, the great-granddaughter of the founder and a fourth-generation member of this family of master papermakers. She has introduced modern refinements to a recipe that is over a century old.
Artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige created their prints on papers from this tradition.
It is made using *kozo* (paper mulberry) from Nasu-Daigo—the highest-quality variety found in Japan.
