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I want you to remember through this experience...about washi paper
We live in a very convenient world today, where we can easily and quickly obtain all kinds of information from data that is accumulated, but we tend to forget that we live in harmony with nature.
I hope that through various experiences related to handmade washi paper, people will remember the way our ancestors lived, quietly and slowly gaining information and wisdom from nature.
We hold unique workshops from time to time. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Experience the wisdom of our ancestors
Turn [plant] into [paper].
Our ancestors have continued to inherit this invention to the present day.
You can experience the wonderful wisdom of making use of nature's blessings and coexisting with nature.
Only one paper in the world
[Handmade Japanese paper] No two pieces are the same in terms of color or feel.
The greatest feature and appeal of handmade washi is that each piece is different.
Workshop experience
井上手漉き工房では、仁淀川の清流と自然素材を使った土佐和紙の手漉き体験を、目的や時間に合わせてお選びいただけます。
観光で気軽に楽しめる和紙ランプ作りから、じっくりと紙漉きの全工程を体験できる本格コースまで、多彩なプランをご用意しました。
高知観光の思い出作りやご家族での体験学習にもぴったりです。
以下からご希望のプランをお選びください。
A plan to enjoy making Tosa washi paper works
Basics of Tosa washi making taught directly by craftsmen
Experience traditional papermaking and create either a tapestry or a lampshade with your own handmade washi. Beginner-friendly. Optionally,
try the traditional nagashi-zuki method.
Discover Japanese craftsmanship as artisans guide you through the full washi-making process, from raw materials to papermaking.
Course basic content
Time
10:00~12:00 / 13:00〜15:00
9:00~16:00
Price (one person)
6,000 yen
40,000yen
Capacity
1 to 3 people
1 to 3 people
Precautions
Reservation required 10 days in advance
Reservation required 3 days in advance
Basic process of making washi paper
Remove the outer skin
○ (Tour and explanation)
○ (Demonstration)
Boiling of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Refining of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Cracking of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Make Japanese paper
(Pour method)
○ (Make 2 sheets of Japanese paper)
○ (Make 2 sheets of Japanese paper)
Make Japanese paper
(Nashizuki method)
※Available as a paid optional add-on.
○ (Make 5 sheets of Japanese paper)
Make Japanese paper
(Tame-suki method)
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○ (Make 5 sheets of Japanese paper)
Washi paper drying (boiler)
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Drying Japanese paper (sun)
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Take your work home on the day
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○ (Take all the Japanese paper you made home with you)
Lunch at a popular local restaurant
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