{"product_id":"kigami-and-kami-ito-japanese-handmade-paper-and-paper-thread","title":"Kigami and Kami-ito: Japanese Handmade Paper and Paper Thread","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Hiroko Karuno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003esoftcover\u003cbr\u003efully illustrated in color\u003cbr\u003e87 pages\u003cbr\u003e10 1\/4\" x 7 1\/4\", 26 cm x 18.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I.  Kigami\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-Papermaking in Kadoide\u003cbr\u003e-Basic Paper Knowledge for \u003cem\u003eKami-ito\u003c\/em\u003e: The material; \u003cem\u003eNagashizuki\u003c\/em\u003e paper; \u003cem\u003eSha-zuki\u003c\/em\u003e paper; Paper grain; Aged paper; Reused paper; Paper size and weight; Paper required; Paper made with care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II: \u003cem\u003eKami-ito\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking Paper Thread\u003cbr\u003e-Folding the Paper\u003cbr\u003e-Cutting the Paper\u003cbr\u003e-Resting the Paper\u003cbr\u003e-Rolling the Paper\u003cbr\u003e-Tearing the Edges\u003cbr\u003e-Spinning the Paper\u003cbr\u003e-Setting the Twist\u003cbr\u003e-Making the Skein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroko Karuno, a master \u003cem\u003eshifu\u003c\/em\u003e weaver and paper yarn maker, has written this generously illustrated book which showcases the history of \u003cem\u003eshifu\u003c\/em\u003e or woven paper.  It introduces the master paper makers who supply Karuno with her raw materials and, most importantly, shows Karuno's method for making \u003cem\u003ekami-ito\u003c\/em\u003e or paper yarn\u003cspan\u003e in step-by-step detail\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a treasure for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eshifu\u003c\/em\u003e weaving and a monumental achievement in insuring that this, the rarest of Japanese weaving traditions, is kept alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53212240281887,"sku":"rqi1794056870812","price":28.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4304\/8991\/files\/kigami-and-kami-ito-japanese-handmade-paper-and-paper-thread_1.jpg?v=1794056887","url":"https:\/\/busstopfit.shop\/products\/kigami-and-kami-ito-japanese-handmade-paper-and-paper-thread","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}