Paper pulp, woven threads, and fiber painting: The Iowa City public dipped their hands into traditional Japanese fiber arts and “washi” last weekend. The series of events, titled “The Future of a ...

Learn the art of Japanese papermaking at an upcoming workshop being taught at the Japanese Culture Center. Artist, Mami Takahashi joined us with a sneak peek of what the workshop entails.

Nick Cladis, a professor at the University of Iowa, was granted to host a Japanese papermaking festival on Friday April 14, 2023. Special artists Masami Igarashi and Hideaki Taki came from Echizen, a ...

Japanese paper, or washi, may look delicate. However, its long fibers make a strong paper that's often used in art making, conservation, and can even be made into clothing. This method of papermaking ...

The centuries-old craft of Japanese papermaking has traveled across time and regions—and Hiromi Paper is committed to keeping that tradition alive. This hidden gem offers a gateway into the intricate ...