Chiyogami paper with white cranes

Traditional pattern featuring white with red strokes cranes in flight. In Japan, the crane ( Tsuru ) is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.

There is a legend that a wish will be granted to those who manage to make a thousand paper cranes.

Exquisite silk-screened paper, made with traditional techniques by Japanese craftsmen.

Washi paper with long, very flexible and resilient fibers, made by machine with Kozo fibers and sulphites. Then screen-printed by hand in as many steps as colors included in the design.

Due to production techniques, complete chiyogami washi paper sheets (of 97cmx65cm) have a framework of about 1 cm in white . The dimensions specified here refer to the printed side. The measures and weight are approximate, as they may vary slightly from one manufacturer to another.

• Origin: Japan

• Measures ( cm): 63x47.5 approx. (half sheet)

• Weight ( g): 30 approx .

• Material: Kozo fiber  and sulphites paper

• Uses: Decoration, gifts, origami, customizing objects, scrapbooking.

Orders amounts pairs can be supplied in full sheets of 95cmx63cm approx .