Awagami Editioning Kitakata Select Warm 36gsm
Awagami's most famous paper, Kitakata is composed mostly of Philippine gampi fibre and exudes a warm natural tone. Do not be fooled by imitations - this is the one and original Awagami Kitakata. Kitakata's resilience makes it a worldwide favourite paper for printmaking, drawing, mixed-media, book-arts and alternative photography. Although listed as "unsized", Kitakata's gampi fibres exhibit natural sizing-like characteristics thus requiring no additional sizing.
- Size: 43x52cm
- Weight: 36gsm
- Deckled edges: 4
- Sizing: Unsized
- Material: 90% Philippine Gampi / 10% Alpha Cellulose
- Ph: 6 to 7
- Use: Printmaking, drawing, collage, bookarts
Awagami Editioning Papers are crafted with the artistry and knowledge of 300 years of washi papermaking. The papers are made using traditional Japanese fibers such as kozo & gampi as well as other non-tree fibers; bamboo and cotton. Fibers are often skillfully combined yielding washi with highly unique textures and expressive characteristics. All washi in this collection feature 4 feathery deckled edges that add a subtle refinement to finished works.
Awagami Editioning Papers are acid-free, archival and made with a strict attention to quality and preservation. All the papers from this series may be used by artists for a wide range of techniques from ink to printmaking to drawing.
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