Art and Design of HAIBARA Restocked - Jan/Feb 2024

Art and Design of HAIBARA Restocked - Jan/Feb 2024Two centuries of catering to the love of all things paper, from artist designed chiyogami to gift envelopes, fans, and more. One of our important makers at UGUISU, Haibara opened its doors in the Nihonbashi district of Edo (now Tokyo) in 1806. From its heyday as a purveyor of fine washi paper in the nineteenth century through the turbulent years of Japans modernization and beyond, it has continued to add grace to everyday life through originally

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and religious equipment for temples and shrines

The “Boar” zodiac ornament has an irresistibly charming and adorable presence and it will bring a cheerful feeling on your desk or shelf

Printed on slightly thick

when felt needed

If you check the back side you can see the exact pattern of what is seen on the front and that is the proof of a high density quality dantsu rug

This design [F] combines nagare-hishi-sashi (a flowing diamond pattern) with ga-sashi (moth motifs)

making it easy to hang and dry

and illustration on each box conveys its own seasonal landscape specific to Shiga prefecture

Available in two sizes: Bath Towel (67×127cm) and Face Towel (34×85cm)

7" long [C] 18cm/ 7" long [D] 18cm/ 7" long [E] 17cm/ 6

φ8cm x 8cm / 3