Name: Awagami Okawara Select Paper
Brand: Awagami

More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Okawara Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, as well as other non-tree fibers, this paper is suitable for a wide range of techniques.   Made from 25&#37; kozo and 75&#37; alpha-cellulose, this paper has a warm natural color, medium weight (51&nbsp;gsm), and subtle surface texture. Because of its versatility and affordable price point, this sheet has become an international standard for printmaking students.   Awagami Okawara Paper is acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Individual sheets measure  17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm &times; 52 cm).




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Awagami Okawara Select Paper - Single Sheet

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Bamboo Select Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   Awagami Bamboo Select Paper is acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Made from 70&#37; environmentally friendly bamboo (30&#37; recycled), this sheet has a small ecological footprint. Bamboo Select is slightly heavier than other washi (170&nbsp;gsm) with a lovely soft surface, making it ideal for intaglio, block printing, and letterpress.   Individual sheets measure 17&quot; &times; 20-1/2&quot; (43 cm &times; 52 cm).

Made from 70% environmentally friendly bamboo (30% recycled), this sheet has a small ecological footprint. Bamboo Select is slightly heavier than other washi (170 gsm) with a lovely soft surface, making it ideal for intaglio, block printing, and letterpress.

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Bunkoshi Select Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, as well as other non-tree fibers, these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   Made from 30&#37; kozo and 70&#37; alpha cellulose, this paper has a relatively deep natural color and smooth surface. Its texture is classically Japanese, with no additional sizing, making it good for both printmaking and calligraphy. 70 gsm.   Awagami Bunkoshi Select Paper is acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Individual sheets measure 17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm × 52 cm).

Made from 30% kozo and 70% alpha cellulose, this paper has a relatively deep natural color and smooth surface. Its texture is classically Japanese, with no additional sizing, making it good for both printmaking and calligraphy. 70 gsm.

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Hakuho Select Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   Awagami Hakuho Select Papers are acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Made from an impressive blend of 45&#37; kozo and 55&#37; cotton, this sturdy sheet is the first fine paper to feature this unique East meets West fiber blend. Hakuho Select's strong and resilient surface lends unique textural depth to artworks. Great for woodcuts, it also contains enough sizing for atmospheric watercolors.   Individual sheets measure  17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm &times; 52 cm).  220 gsm.

Made from an impressive blend of 45% kozo and 55% cotton, this sturdy sheet is the first fine paper to feature this unique East meets West fiber blend. Hakuho Select's strong and resilient surface lends unique textural depth to artworks. Great for woodcuts, it also contains enough sizing for atmos

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Hosho Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, as well as other non-tree fibers, these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   Striped "laid" lines are a unique characteristic of this high-quality sheet. Long recognized by printmakers as one of the most versatile of Japanese washi papers, Hosho Select is particularly suitable for woodblock prints. It contains 100&#37; high alpha cellulose. 80 gsm.   Awagami Hosho Paper is acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Individual sheets measure 17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm × 52 cm).

Striped "laid" lines are a unique characteristic of this high-quality sheet. Long recognized by printmakers as one of the most versatile of Japanese washi papers, Hosho Select is particularly suitable for woodblock prints. It contains 100% high alpha cellulose. 80 gsm.

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Kitakata Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, as well as other non-tree fibers, these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   Awagami Kitakata Papers are acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.   Individual sheets measure  17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm &times; 52 cm).

Primarly composed of gampi fiber (90%, combined with 10% high alpha cellulose content), Kitakata has a subtle gloss yet a surprisingly soft surface. Warm-toned yet resilient, the sheet itself is also quite dense, making it ideal for many types of printmaking. 36 gsm.

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More than 300 years of washi papermaking expertise at the Awagami mill in Japan go into every sheet of Awagami Kozo Natural Select Paper. Made from traditional Japanese fibers, as well as other non-tree fibers, these papers are suitable for a wide range of techniques, from ink work to printmaking to drawing.   This paper is crafted from 80&#37; long-fibered kozo, making it an exceptionally strong yet pliable paper. Kozo Natural Select's suppleness makes it suitable for intaglio, mixed media works, bookbinding, and art restoration. It also contains 20&#37; high alpha cellulose. 46 gsm.   Awagami Kozo Natural Select Paper is acid-free, archival, and made with strict attention to quality. Every sheet features four deckle edges.     Individual sheets measure 17&quot; &times; 20&frac12;&quot; (43 cm × 52 cm).

This paper is crafted from 80% long-fibered kozo, making it an exceptionally strong yet pliable paper. Kozo Natural Select's suppleness makes it suitable for intaglio, mixed media works, bookbinding, and art restoration. It also contains 20% high alpha cellulose. 46 gsm.

Made from 25% kozo and 75% alpha-cellulose, this paper has a warm natural color, medium weight (51 gsm), and subtle surface texture. Because of its versatility and affordable price point, this sheet has become an international standard for printmaking students.

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