White Kagome Washi Paper Placemat Set

These placemats are well suited to individual place settings. In addition to their use at the table, they can be placed beneath objects displayed on a shelf.

Made from Tosa washi paper, each placemat is double-layered and features a white kagome pattern created using a technique called rakusui. In rakusui, drops of water are applied to the washi during production to form the design. A second sheet of washi is then joined to the back using a technique known as sukiawase, giving the placemat its layered structure.

Kagome refers to the lattice formed by bamboo or rattan woven into baskets. The continuous geometric motif derived from this lattice has long been associated with protection from evil spirits in Japan.

When ironing, iron from the reverse side to avoid damaging the texture.

morisa

Morisa produces Tosa washi paper, using their rich ideas and sense of fun and beauty to match washi to the needs of the times while carrying on tradition. Morisa uses the expertise and creativity of its craftspeople in addition to its unique processing technology to produce one-of-a-kind products that could not have been realized by hand alone.

Tosa Washi Paper

Tosa washi paper is Japanese paper made in Ino-cho, Kochi Prefecture, and around Tosa City. Tosa washi is one of the three major types of washi paper, alongside Fukui Prefecture's Echizen washi and Gifu Prefecture's Mino washi. Known for its gentle touch and warm texture, it was designated as a traditional craft in 1976 due to its fine quality.