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Kinwashi

Literally gold paper. Decorative paper whose gloss is achieved by special preparation of the pulp: part of the fibers is cooked in soda and bleached, and is then mixed with the rest of the longer fibers.

 

Origin: 
Japan
Local scripture: 
金和紙
Synonym: 
Ogurashi
Botanical name: