seattle1 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 Hello: Perhaps I am posting under the wrong category, but does anyone know a source of traditional Japanese oshigata paper? The technology hasn't been really been overwhelmed by something better, but the paper is hard to find. Thanks in advance. Arnold F. Quote
cabowen Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 It is extremely difficult to find the correct paper these days. The paper that most used was a paper traditionally used for curriculum vitae, but no longer the custom. I searched many a paper shop in Japan and came up empty. If you find a source, please share... Quote
b.hennick Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 Hi Arnold: Colin Griffiths used to sell a book of oshigata papers. Perhaps he can tell you his source. I still have and use one of his books. Quote
takakage Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 Hi, Namikawa http://www.namikawa-ltd.co.jp/cgi/item_ ... e=14&no=24 Quote
Grey Doffin Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 Hi Arnold, I used to get paper very close to traditional oshigata paper from Aiko's Art materials in Chicago, but your question led me to check and discover that they have closed (terrible news). If you google Aiko's you'll find other suppliers who claim to carry some of their stock. Aiko's carried hundreds of hand made papers from Japan and some were white, thin, and large enough for full length oshigata. I'll miss them. Grey Quote
takakage Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 I've got a long roll of paper but sheets are thin 35 grs may be i could have one of 50 grs but not more. when, i don't know..... Quote
seattle1 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Posted July 7, 2013 Hello: Thanks for all the posts. I appreciate them very much. Arnold F. Quote
seattle1 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Posted July 23, 2013 Hello: It took a couple of weeks but I was able to get some oshigata paper from Japan and am delighted with the quality and service. It is 10 sheets for 150 JPY. They only send by EMS, so that is costly, so buy several lots. They say they supply Japanese sword dealers and the like and I believe it. Access at info@namikawa-ltd.co.jp Doing oshigata is a great way to get to know your swords. While photography has some easy advantages, but a learning curve too, oshigata can yield details and a three dimensional feeling that no photo image can IMHO. Arnold F. Quote
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