Chiyogami paper of red and pink flowers over pale green

Enjoy the balance of this Japanese paper of small red and pink plum (ume) flowers, outlined in gold, with branches over a pale green background. 

Japanese plum flower (ume) is a symbol for beauty; nobility and optimism during adversity, due to plums begin their flowering late in the winter, when the snow still covers the ground, anticipating the arrival of spring.

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): 70 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.