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karakami（唐紙）
からかみ Karakami Woodblock Paper
Mica pressed from woodblocks onto paper by hand, so the pattern appears and vanishes as the light moves.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| City / town | Kyoto |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kyoto City |
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FAQ
- Where is Karakami Woodblock Paper?
- It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Karakami Woodblock Paper?
- Mica pressed from woodblocks onto paper by hand, so the pattern appears and vanishes as the light moves. The focus is crafts and ceramics, ukiyo-e and prints.
- When was Karakami Woodblock Paper established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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