Nishinouchishi (or gami) after the name of the locality, is associated with the Mito clan which had encouraged its production (Edo period 1603-1868). But the start of production of this paper dates back to the Nara period (710-794).
It has multiple uses such as writing, account books, printing, making banners, umbrellas, covers for shoji. From the beginning of the Edo period, this paper is the most famous of Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a thick paper but a thinner paper (Gowanishigami) is produced for the manufacture of lanterns. It is also used for Somegami (cf. this name).
Dimensions: 28.8 / 48.26 cm.
Origine:
Japan
当地的经文:
西ノ内紙
Fabriqué pendant la période Goryeo (918-1392).
Le papier est teint avec l’écorce du Phellodendron amurense qui joue le rôle d’insecticide.
Origine:
Corée
Nom ancien pour désigner le papier de kozo généralement fabriqué par la méthode du tamezuki.
Origine:
Japon
当地的经文:
穀紙
Literally paper of the Clear Heart House. Paper that was manufactured for imperial use, under the Tang (618-907). The surface is polished and waxed. This paper is still manufactured under the Song (960-1279) and gives rise to many imitations.
Origine:
China
别名:
Tang zhi
Jietie or document paper is made from a mixture of barks, bamboo and rice straw.
Origine:
China
Monshoinshi or pattern paper is a watermarked paper with Chinese pattern obtained using a stencil placed on the paper mould. Its manufacture dates from the Edo period (1603-1868); it was produced in large quantities since the Meiji era (1868-1912). It was used to make lanterns.
Dimensions: 28.6 / 39.3 cm.
Origine:
Japan
当地的经文:
紋書院紙
Paper made on machine in Western style.
Origine:
Japan
当地的经文:
洋紙
Littéralement Papier monnaie de mûrier.
Origine:
Corée
Le Kaishi (papier pour écrire des poèmes) est utilisé lors de la cérémonie du thé dans la maison impériale lors des fêtes de nouvel an. C’est un papier un peu texturé car il est fabriqué sur un écran grossier qui laisse des traces.
Origine:
Japon
当地的经文:
懐紙
Les Tosagami du nom de l’ancienne province, apparaissent à l’époque Heian (794-1185).
Origine:
Japon
当地的经文:
土佐紙