- 21.08.03
“Washi Landscape” Exhibition
“Rediscovering the joy of washi paper” project held jointly by
TAKEO, Design no Hikidashi, and TOBICHI
July 19th, 2021 (Mon.) - August 11th, 2021 (Wed.)
11:00–18:00
closed on Saturday, Sunday and official holidays (July 22nd, 23rd, August 9th)
Papermaking techniques have been passed down through the generations since ancient times. Focusing on TAKEO’s machine-made washi paper, this show presents the charm and allure of modern-day washi paper, which takes its inspiration from the handmade washi techniques passed down by papermakers throughout Japan.
| Exhibition details: | Special screening of “Birthplace of Paper” series: |
| “Fukui Prefecture: Echizen Washi Village,” “Ichibei Iwano IX and Water,” and | |
| “Goddess of Paper: Okamoto-Otaki Shrine” | |
| Japanese Handmade Papers (A Publication Commemorating the 70th Anniversary | |
| of the Foundation of TAKEO Co., Ltd.) | |
| Presentation of TAKEO’s machine-made washi paper | |
| Over 80 types, including the TEMARI, ultra-lightweight TAMASHIKI, ZEO MIRAI, | |
| and YAWARAGAMI series. | |
| Organizer: | TAKEO Co., Ltd. |
| Cooperation: | Design no Hikidashi editing department and TOBICHI |
| Related events: | “Kanda Kawaii Washi Festival” at TOBICHI |
| Dates: July 22th, 2021 (Thu.) - August 9th, 2021 (Mon.) 11: 00 - 19: 00 | |
| Venue: TOBICHI 1F Hobonichi Building, | |
| 3-18 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo map | |
|
The “Washi Landscape” exhibition is being held in conjunction with TOBICHI’s “Kanda Kawaii Washi Festival,” an event celebrating the publication of the special feature “Rediscovering the joy of washi paper” in "Design no Hikidashi 43." The exhibition of the actual washi items shown in "Design no Hikidashi 43," the sale of washi accessories, and other events are planned at TOBICHI. |
|
| >> More information about “Kanda Kawaii Washi Festival” (external website) | |