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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