Akebono Plum & Rust 326c and logging adventures

and logging adventures

books borrowed and lent

designed by Louise Lockhart

the Hawaiian koa

this selection of cotton baker's twine is not just visually appealing but also boasts a strong 2-ply construction

Akebono Plum & Rust 326c and logging adventuresIn Japanese Akebono means dawn and after seeing these delicate, handmade translucent kozo papers you will understand why. Soft wisps of variegated kozo are added to a finer pulp to create a texture and colour reminiscent of a morning sky. A father and son make our Akebono papers in the traditional way in a small Japanese village. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting