Japanese decorative papers reflect the superb craftsmanship, design sensibilities and rich variety of the Edo Period (1630 – 1868). Chiyogami papers are characteristically small dense patterns that were originally wood block prints but are now typically silkscreened.

This dramatic oversized checkerboard pattern in blue/gray and night is overlaid with cherry blossoms and fans in peach, red, strawberry, sage green with gold metallic accents silkscreened on handmade Yuzen paper. Ideally suited for bookbinding because of its strength and glueability, it is also excellent for origami, collage paper crafts, lampshades, card making and of course… wedding invitations.