Posted by Dave Bull on September 11, 1998 at 17:57:10:
In Reply to: Re: Worms posted by Nils on September 11, 1998 at 02:45:44:
: (By the way, what is the Art of Washi?)
: Nils
The full title is: "Handbook on the Art of Washi", and it was produced in 1991 by the "All Japan Handmade Washi Association"
It is a mine of information on all aspects of washi - history, production, uses, characteristics, etc. etc. It takes the form of written answers by a number of Japanese experts to a series of questions. Some of the translations from the Japanese are a bit shaky, but this is a minor point.
It's not a textbook on 'how to make washi', but it is a very useful and valuable reference.
It is available from:
Mr. Shohei Asano
Wagami-do K.K.
33-8 Hakusan 4-chome
Bunkyo-ku Tokyo
Tel:03 3813 7117
(I have also seen the address as 33-4 Hakusan. I don't know which is correct ... maybe both)
Dave Bull