AWAGAMI FACTORY
AWAGAMI FACTORY, while preserving the 1300-year history of Awa Washi tradition, is also challenging new material development. Washi, nurtured in Tokushima blessed with clear water and abundant nature, once spread throughout the country as domain notes (hansatsu) and indigo-dyed washi. Overcoming the wave of Westernization, it now aims to be a hub for transmitting contemporary Washi culture, pursuing new possibilities for washi through collaborations with artists and overseas expansion.
1300 years ago, Awa Washi was introduced by the Imibe tribe, nurtured by the blessings of the Yoshino River.
It's not just paper; it embodies the life of plants, gratitude to the gods, and the Japanese spirit.
In the past, indigo-dyed washi was used to record Buddhist scriptures as a wisdom for insect repellent and antibacterial properties. Washi, you see, isn't just paper; it's something infused with the Japanese heart, taking the life of plants and giving thanks to the gods. Feel the history, culture, and Japanese spirituality. We want you to experience the beauty and warmth of Awa Washi and feel its potential for new creations.
― Shigeyuki Nakajima, Chairman, Awagami Factory