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"Washi" is the Japanese name for "rice paper" (so called in the West, but not made of rice, actually), used in lots of traditional arts and crafts (ShoDo, Sumi-E, Origami). I practice ShoDo so I often look online for places to get different kinds of papers. Recently I have seen products named "Washi Paper masking tape" and I wonder what exactly it is, and what it can be used for. Anyone has tried it and can tell me more about characteristics and intended usage? Thanks. |
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Ok, I have checked out a bit more and found a nice site for washi tape. I am posting the Url here so that anyone interested can find it, too. link |
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It looks like it is used to decorate existing paper products. I have a friend in Japan who when I asked said he thought people used it to wrap presents. It's function appears to be primarily aesthetic. linkThanks. Can you ask him/her if these are made of actual washi? Or they are just normal plastic tape with traditional patterns?
1 year, 11 months ago
Pamar
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