Synthetic fibers were first used in washi paper in the 1960s mid shōwa period.
Why is washi used for sliding doors.
Once an indispensable part of daily life in japan ultra thin washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades umbrellas and sliding doors but demand has plunged as.
The optical characteristics of washi such as its reflectance and scatter are selected by the maker.
Washi paper is used not only for letter writing and books but also in home interiors to make paper screens room dividers and sliding doors.
The paper is made from the fibres of the paper mulberry plant which are soaked in clear river water thickened and then filtered through a bamboo screen.
It will naturally air purify to allow air to pass freely.
Washi used for shoji is excellent in breathability.
It is also excellent in heat retention and like fusuma it is suitable for the climate of japan.
The use of the translucent kozo or abaca papers have great potential in the hands of interior designers.
As a medium for the transmission of light these papers can be used in a myriad of ways.
Once an indispensable part of daily life in japan washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades umbrellas and sliding doors but demand has.