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
Separate strands into one long thread
Spin to add twist and turn into thread
Fold and cut into 2-10mm strips
Finish by boiling or steaming to set the twist. Dry and wind into skeins
shifu / paper cloth
Weave the kami-ito into cloth
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