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kami-ito / paper thread

Japanese paper made of fibre from the kozo (paper mulberry) tree, crisp, handmade, strong  

Fold and cut into 2-10mm strips

Roll on cement blocks to soften and start thread formation

Roll

Separate strands into one long thread

Separate

Spin to add twist and turn into thread

Fold and cut into 2-10mm strips

Spin

Finish by boiling or steaming to set the twist. Dry and wind into skeins