Classification of Washi

There are various type of Washi.

* reference; All Japan Handmade Washi Association

Washi

   1. Machine-made washi

   2. Handmade washi

       2-1. Raw paper

           2-1-1. mulberry paper

           2-1-2. mitsumata paper

           2-1-3. gampi paper

           2-1-4. mixed paper

           2-1-5. other material paper

           2-1-6. paper for caligraphy and drawing paper

       2-2. Manufactured paper

           Manufactured before dry

           2-2-1. dying paper

           2-2-2. plowing paper

           2-2-3. watermarking paper

           Manufactured after dry

           2-2-4. crumpled paper

           2-2-5. tanned paper, oiled paper

           2-2-6. string (made from twisted paper)

           2-2-7. paper for fittings

           2-2-8. paper which has pattern

              2-2-8-1. dyeing

              2-2-8-2. print

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