Blue Shima-dyed Washi Guest Book

Name: Blue Shima-dyed Washi Guest Book
Brand: Awagami Factory
SKU: awa080030101
Price: 49.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$49.00

Hand-dyed in rhythmic blue stripes, this guest book by Awagami Factory merges the minimal elegance of shima (stripe) patterns with centuries of washi-making tradition. The cover is made from washi dyed individually by hand using natural indigo—a hue celebrated globally as “Japan Blue,” and sourced here from Tokushima’s famed Awa indigo. The gentle diffusion of each stripe speaks to the unpredictable beauty of dye absorbing into fiber, producing a pattern that is both measured and organic.

Bound in the traditional Japanese style, the pages are folded and stitched without glue, forming soft inner leaves well-suited for ink, brush, or ballpoint. The paper itself is supple yet quietly structured, inviting both casual and ceremonial use. Whether for signatures, wishes, or memories, this book offers a serene stage—one that feels timeless and deeply rooted.

Details

Size: W 7.1in x L 9.4in / W 18cm x L 24cm
Sheets: 20 Sheets (40 pages)
Material: Washi Paper

Care & Use

Keep the notebook in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, to prevent discoloration or warping.
Avoid exposure to moisture or liquids—washi is absorbent and may stain easily.
Handle with clean, dry hands to preserve the surface and fibers.
Do not force the notebook to lie completely flat; let the spine open naturally to protect the binding.
Indigo is a natural dye that gradually changes in tone over time.

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Blue Shima-dyed Washi Guest Book

$49.00

Meet the Artisan

Awagami Factory

Awagami Factory is a family-run papermaking atelier in Tokushima, rooted in over 300 years of washi tradition. Operated by the Fujimori family, the workshop traces its origins to the Edo period, when ancestors began crafting Awa Washi using the region’s abundant clean water and local plant fibers. Officially established in its current form in 1945, Awagami Factory has since become one of the few remaining makers dedicated to preserving the depth and discipline of hand-papermaking in Japan.

What sets Awagami apart is its rare duality: it honors centuries-old techniques while actively pushing the boundaries of what handmade paper can be. Under the guidance of successive generations—including Minoru Fujimori, a designated Master Craftsman—the factory has cultivated a wide range of papers for contemporary use, from printmaking and fine art to interior design and everyday creative expression.

Each sheet is made with a devotion to integrity—no shortcuts, no synthetic pulp. Whether created from kozo, mitsumata, or gampi, every fiber is selected, processed, and lifted into form with care that borders on reverence. Their ethos is not mass production, but cultural stewardship: to keep Awa Washi alive not in a museum, but in the hands of those who will write, fold, dye, or create with it.