HP-05 Chochin

Size: 25.5" x 36.5"
Weight: 18-19 g/m2

Mino papers have been made for centuries.  We carry four different types of Mino gami.  All four of these papers are made with Nasu Kozo, grown in Ibaragi Prefecture, which has a shorter fiber than other kozo. These papers are very elegant in appearance, yet strong with a soft texture and a warm "feminine" character. They are suitable for mending, hinging, backing and documentation because of their durability to light exposure. These papers are of the most appreciated by Japanese mounters. The thickness is the sole difference between the four papers.


*Note: Many western users of washi use then name "kizuki" to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usumino (HP-02) and Usumino Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, "kizuki" is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.