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Washi (和紙) or Wagami is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the paper mulberry but also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat.
Washi is generally tougher than ordinary paper made from wood pulp, and is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo, Ukiyoe were all produced using washi. Washi was also used to make various everyday goods like clothes, interior goods, and toys as well as vestments for Shinto priests and statues of Buddha. It was even used to make wreaths that were given to winners in the 1998 Winter Paralympics. Washi was developed from the traditional Chinese paper-making process.
Manufacture
Washi is produced in a similar way to ordinary paper, but fewer chemicals are used. It involves a long and intricate process that is often undertaken in the cold weather of winter. It is traditionally the winter work of farmers. More on [ Washi ]
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Anita's Origami - Contains original origami models and links to diagram links and pictures of an origami exhibit at the Origami USA Convention.
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Dave's Origami Emporium - Diagrams of traditional, modular, money, and original designs. Articles, book and software lists, and origami inspired ray-tracing.
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Dr Stephen O'Hanlon's Origami Page - Includes photographs and folding diagrams are presented as well as information about origami.
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Hiden Senbazuru Orikata - Created in 1797 this book is the first known collection of origami diagrams for amusement. It has been restored and posted on the net.
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However, it has now become a beloved artform for people around
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Online Origami - Archive of the now defunct e-zine. Origami story, diagrams, and links and information on organizations.
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Robin Glynn's Origami - Diagrams, gallery, links, and a brief history of how the author started.
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The Origami Homepage - Explanations, instructions for several complex origami.
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