Sumi Painting Papers

Hahnemühle FineArt has designed this special paper for Japanese Sumi-e painting. This very absorbent paper is ideal for "freestyle" brush painting, a simple yet highly aesthetic drawing made of powerful, mostly chasing and rapidly executed lines.

Fine Hanshi Japanese rice paper for brush writing or calligraphy is mould made in the centuries-old Japanese tradition. It provides excellent quality at an affordable price for beginners as well as professionals.

Strong and absorbent, acid-free papers are made in the centuries-old Japanese tradition from the fibers of the mulberry tree. Because they do not shrink or tear easily, these sheets are good for woodblock or lino printing. 71.5 gsm.

These acid-free Oriental papers are strong and absorbent. They are made in the centuries-old Japanese tradition.

Chiri is recognized as one of the essential papers in Japanese art for its tonal quality and varied textures. Acid-free and machine-made from sulphite pulp, Chiri contains dark kozo specks scattered across a natural-colored background. 40 gsm. Two deckle edges.

Handmade from kozo, hemp, and sulphite pulp, Mingeishi is ideal for printing, printmaking, and decorative applications.

Awagami Shin Inbe paper is made by traditional methods with durable hemp fibers. Available in a variety of colors, Shin Inbe paper is very light-resistant and recommended for all drawing techniques, bookbinding, framing, cardmaking, and silkscreening, plus inkjet printer, laser, and offset printing.

Traditional Japanese fibers such as kozo and gampi are combined to create a paper that adds subtle refinements to finished work. Its relative thickness, generous sizing, and neutral color make Awagami Shiramine Select Paper suitable for drawing and printmaking. Acid-free. 110 gsm. Four deckle edges.

Silk Pure White is a warm white, medium-weight Japanese paper with a smooth surface on one side and a slight texture on the other. It can be used for lithography, woodcut, pen-and-ink, charcoal, silkscreen, pencils, markers, pastels, bookmaking, printmaking, and collage.

Ideal for printing techniques such as lino block printing, woodblock printing, and silkscreen, Black Ink Thai Mulberry Bleached Paper is an unsized white kozo paper that is smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other. 25" x 37" sheets.

Goyu is a traditional, handmade, acid-free paper with a natural white color and a smooth surface. Made of equal parts kozo fiber and sulphite, Legion Goyu Paper is ideal for block printing, chine colle, sumi painting, and as a hinging paper.

Hahnemühle FineArt has designed this special paper for Japanese Sumi-e painting. This very absorbent paper is ideal for "freestyle" brush painting, a simple yet highly aesthetic drawing made of powerful, mostly chasing and rapidly executed lines.

Hosho is a traditional, high-quality kozo paper, strong and absorbent. It does not shrink or tear easily, making it a good paper for woodblock or lino printing. Sheets measure 19" × 24" and acid-free, and are not sized, with deckle edges. Weight is 85 gsm.

Hosho Student Grade is similar to Hosho, but slightly heavier and coarser. Sheets measure 17" × 22" (approximately 43 cm × 56 cm), and are acid-free, with four deckle edges. Weight is 95 gsm.

Save on a 10-sheet assortment of fine Japanese papers. This assortment includes two full sheets of Kinwashi, Okawara, Unryu, Kitakata, and Mulberry.

Kinwashi is machine made of short, thick manila fibers. It's smooth on one side and textured with bark inclusions on the other side. Sheets measure 25" × 37" (approximately 63.5 cm × 94 cm), and are sized with cut edges. Weight is 30 gsm.

Kitakata is manufactured from gampi fibers. Gampi fibers produce a soft, smooth surface with a natural gloss. The silky touch makes this paper a favorite. Sheets measure 16" × 20" and are sized and acid-free with deckle edges. Weight is 30 gsm.

Masa, machine made in Japan of sulphite pulp, is versatile and very reasonably priced, a strong paper with an even formation. Individual sheets measure 21" × 31" (approximately 53 cm × 78 cm), are sized, and are 77 gsm weight.

Mulberry Paper is handmade from the inner fiber of the mulberry to produce an exceptionally pure, translucent paper, used by conservators in repair and lamination. Very strong, despite its light weight. Sheets are 24" × 33-1/2", not sized, and acid-free.

Okawara Paper is handmade of kozo fibers and sulphite. It's soft, supple, and strong. Laid lines are almost invisible. Sheets measure 12" × 16" (305 mm × 406 mm), and are natural white and acid-free, with deckle edges. Weight is 55 gsm.

Sekishu is one of the oldest papers in the world, and is still made by hand today. It's a strong, crisp, deep cream colored paper made from kozo fibers. Sheets measure 24" × 39", are not sized, and are naturally acid-free with deckle edges. 30 gsm.

Machine made in Thailand of 100% kozo, Thai Kozo Paper is an all-purpose, natural, 35 gsm paper suitable for most printmaking applications.

Unryu, which literally means "Cloud Dragon Paper," is made by adding long swirling fibers to a basic kozo pulp. Unryu paper is white and translucent. Sheets are 24" × 39" (approximately 61 cm × 99 cm), not sized, and acid-free, with deckle edges.

These acid-free Oriental papers are strong and absorbent. They are made in the centuries-old Japanese tradition.