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Tosa washi（土佐和紙）

とさわし Tosa Washi

Its tengujo is the thinnest handmade paper in the world - 0.03 mm - and is used to conserve artworks globally.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townIno
Founded / openedHeian period
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Tosa Washi?
It is in Ino, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Tosa Washi?
Its tengujo is the thinnest handmade paper in the world - 0.03 mm - and is used to conserve artworks globally. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Tosa Washi established?
It dates from the Heian period.

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