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Washi (Japanese Paper)

Echizen Washi Paper

One of Japan's most prestigious handmade papers, produced in Echizen for over 1,500 years. Used for woodblock prints, calligraphy, and official certificates.

Japanese Name越前和紙
CategoryWashi (Japanese Paper)
PrefectureFukui Prefecture (福井県)
Region越前市 (越前市)
Main Products木版画、襖(ふすま)紙、印刷、免状、書道、日本画、色紙、封筒、便箋(びんせん)
DesignatedJune 2, 1976