Value Village ／ Miyagi ／ Art & Crafts

Shiroishi washi（白石和紙）

しろいしわし Shiroishi Washi

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Paper strong enough to be sewn into clothing, supplied to the Todaiji Omizutori rites.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Crafts / Ceramics / Dyeing and weaving
City / town	Shiroishi
Area in the prefecture	Southern area

FAQ

Where is Shiroishi Washi?: It is in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Shiroishi Washi?: Paper strong enough to be sewn into clothing, supplied to the Todaiji Omizutori rites. The focus is crafts and ceramics, textiles.
When was Shiroishi Washi established?: It dates from the 1600s.