awagami+1

Press release from Awagami:

awagami factory, fine washi paper and stationery manufacturers from tokushima, japan are proud to announce the launching of their new stationery line “awagami+1.  created in collaboration with american designer, craig anczelowitz , the +1 collection consists of journals, albums, and desk accessories which harmoniously fuse traditional japanese craftsmanship with elements of contemporary scandinavian design. the collection is comprised of 3 assortments created with various specialty washi paper covers: yuzen (1)”spring” and (2)”autumn” items feature hand-stenciled yuzen patterned papers and 3) “syuro” which features awagami’s new organic syuro (rice straw) papers in a range of 4 earthtoned hues. 

awagami + 1 collection are

carefully handcrafted with

beauty + quality + utility.

we believe in a simple and honest approach to design+

a love of nature...

please use, share and cherish (all often).

awagami+1 journals are available in 2 sizes small (9x14cm) and large (13x21.5cm).  these handbound journals are suitable for writing and drawing in a wide variety of media (including fountain pens)as each book features 96 pages of premium grade 75gsm ecru paper.  all awagami+1 journals are also specially lined with awagami’s “shin inbe” colored end papers and feature elastic closure and back pocket.   

+ about awagami factory:

for nearly 200 years, the fujimori family has faithfully kept alive the tradition of “awa washi” japanese papermaking.  awagami washi was first commercialized by chiyozo fujimori and later passed on to his grandson, 6th generation master papermaker minoru fujimori.  In 1970, minoru and awagami factory were designated as an intangible cultural property of tokushima prefecture and today awagami is led by 7th generation, yoichi fujimori and his family. 

for more information and other inquiries, please contact aya fujimori at: aya@awagami.or.jp  or visit the awagami website: www.awagami.co.jp

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[Riverlark]

I think the correct website is http://www.awagami.or.jp/