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Mitsumata
(Edgeworthia papyrifera Sied.et Zucc.)
MITSUMATA is in a group of the Thymelaceae or Daphne family and the each joint separates to three branches. There is no established theory of the origin of Mitsumata; however, it is said it was distributed at the area of center and southern part of China and Himalaya. The paper made by Mitsumata is called Mitsumatashi, and it is commonly acknowledged as a fancy paper and used for printing Japanese currency since it has long strong fibers and effect of insect repellent. Japanese department of Ministry of Finance has started use Mitsumatashi since 1879 in Meiji era, and the cultivation was spread throughout Japan.
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The spring is coming around the corner and the blossom of Mitsumata is blooming! This special workshop will be covering the papermaking starts from harvesting Mitsumata branches. We will steam the branches, remove the outer bark and cook it into papermaking material. On the second day, we will start making paper with your own material.
Please join us at this unique workshop of paper making only with Mitsumata.
Date >>
February 27th, 2010 (Sat) 9:30AM ~ 16:30PM
Februaru 28th, 2010 (Sun) 9:30AM ~ 16:30PM
(Total 2 days : The time schedule might be modified depending on the progress of the days.)
Location >>
- Yamakawa Mitsumata and Kozo Production Cooperative
- The Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper
Kawahigashi, Yamakawa-cho, Yoshinogawa-shi, Tokushima 779-3401 JAPAN
Enrollment Limit >>
15 (18 yearts old and over. Must attend 2 days in a row.)
Workshop Fee >>
Total 2000 yen (include lunch for 2 days)
*1,500 yen of wire transfer fee from overseas is not included.
Accommodations >>
The workshop will be held for 2 days. If you need an accommodation, please contact us.
Application Deadline >>
Time for application will be closed as soon as enrollment limit has been filled.
To apply or for more information >>
Please contact us via e-mail or fax.
Customer Support / Fax: 81-883-42-6085
Download Application Form
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Day 1:
9:30AM ~
Depart from the Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper to the Mitsumata field.
~ 16:30PM
Harvesting Mitsumata tree – Steaming – Peeling the outer bark – Processing white bark
Day 2:
9:30AM ~ 16:30PM At the Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper.
Paper making
The work details might be modified without notice.
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