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A Japanese Patterned Paper
Chiyogami is a type of Japanese paper. It is generally brightly colored patterned paper that is woodblock-printed. Chiyogami is commonly used today for projects like covering small boxes and books, creating origami, and making kimonos for paper dolls (anesama). The use of chiyogami through time in paper kimonos has led its evolution to follow kimono fabric patterns. Since it is much cheaper then washi paper, chiyogami is often the printed paper of choice for origami artists.
The word chiyogami can be broken down to 'chiyo' meaning a thousand generations, and 'gami' meaning paper.
Some Designs on Flickr
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These are a few of the great designs abuzz over at flickr where there is an active chiyogami group.
What is Chiyogami?
Chiyogami, from the words 'chiyo' meaning 'thousand generation' and 'gami' and meaning 'paper', is a traditional Japanese paper. Chiyogami is stenciled or printed with a traditional Japanese motif usually in bright colors and patterns. Chiyogami is also known as "yuzen paper".In Japan, during the Edo period (1603-1867), many established papermaking centers created chiyogami. Because it was cheaper then washi paper, it was preferred by many.
Chiyogami can be found with both ancient and modern designs. They may include traditional and natural themes such as waves, clouds, flowers, birds, and honeycombs, or they could be geometric or have more modern man-made motifs like kawaii. They also may include metallic colors, especially gold.
Chiyogami is a strong and a flexible paper usually the weight is about 70 grams per square meter (gsm).
Chiyogami paper has been traditionally used for crafts, like peper dolls or anesama for example. It is also used in the binding of books books, the covering for small objects like small boxes, the lining of custom envelopes, and other paper projects like collages, decoupage, and stationary.
Because of it's vivid colors, chiyogami is often the paper of choice for origami enthusiasts.
Projects You Can Do
- Handmade Invitations - Design, Create, Make Your Own - Design Studio
- Handmade Invitations designed and created by you, with a little help from us. That's the philosophy behind our design studio. We've asked our artists in our design studio to create a collection of distinctive, beautiful handmade invitations. Step by step instructions online!
- Egg Decorating Kit
- This package contains all the items you need to create beautiful two Washi Eggs: 4 Pieces of Chiyogami Paper, Two Wooden Eggs, Paint Brush, Gloss Glaze, Two Presentation Stands and Illustrated Instructions in English. The only thing you will need to supply is White Glue.
- Leaf Journal Book Binding
- HGTV - Learn how to bind your own journal lined with chiyogami.
- Shizen Paper Crafts
- Several kits available for chiyogami crafts...paper dolls, picture kits, boxes, ...
- Anesama Ningyoo
- Traditional Paper Dolls
In the Japanese feudal society, the common people were stuck within the social class in which they were born. These dolls were a way for young
girls of the lower social classes to be a part of those other classes even if only through child's play.
A Few Great Books
Chiyogami (Japanese Edition)
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Japanese Crafts and Customs: A Seasonal Approach
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Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts
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Links
- Etsy :: Chiyogami
- Beautiful handmade items for sale over at etsy incorporating chiyogami.
- Ming Ling
- Ming Ling gives us some patterns we can print out and work with.
- Chiyogami Monday
- Chiyogami Monday - An active group of Chiyogami enthusiasts.
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Chiyogami Auctions
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- Origami
- Visit The Village if you need a designer for
print or web-based projects. If you're just browsing, stop in and tour the section
on origami, the art of paper-folding. - Learn Origami Folding Instructions From Free Origami VIDEOS
- Can't visualize the diagrams? Use our free easy origami folding instructions to make all sorts of fun origami designs. Our step by step videos make learning easy.
Chiyogami Paper Shops
- Japanese Paper Place
- Chiyogami (Yuzen) Papers at The Japanese Paper Place featuring over 707 beautiful patterns.
- LCI Paper
- Chiyogami Paper - Decorative, Exotic Patterned Papers
This lovely decorated paper is silkscreened by hand with vibrant colors. Many of today's Chiyogami patterns are based on traditional Japanese designs, including flowers, butterflies and bamboo. Also called Yuzen, this wonderfully beautiful paper is ideal for a variety of paper crafts and other projects because it is thin and flexible but still strong and durable. - PaperMojo.com
- An amazing selection of Chiyogami Paper: Decoupage Paper Prints and Japanese Sheets
- The Paper Studio Online Store
- Japanese papers are commonly called Chiyogami Paper, Yuzen Paper and Washi Paper. Historically, Yuzen was for textile patterns and Chiyogami were repetitive wood block patterns but today, in the United States, both terms are used interchangeably. We offer a wonderful selection!
- Chiyogami paper from Aiko's of Chicago offering imported handcrafted Japanese papers and more.
- Aiko's of Chicago offering Japanese and Chinese Oriental Asian Handcrafted papers.
- Chiyogami Japanese Paper, Yuzen Wholesaler, Monograms Fine Papers, Australia
- Chiyogami Japanese paper (Yuzen) supplier for stationery and paper craft. Monograms Fine Papers, Brisbane Australia.
- Artwise Amazing Paper - Artwise Amazing Paper - Chiyogami
- Beautiful and unusual A4 paper and card, including oriental papers. Wide range of envelopes. Bookbinding materials. Do-it-yourself stationery for all occasions.
- Amoeba Art Shop::Japanese Paper - Chiyogami
- Amoeba Art Shop, an independently owned and operated art & craft supply store located in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
- New York Central has an unparalleled assortment of the finest artists and decorative papers in the US
- New York Central Art Supply stocks fine art and decorative papers from all over the world in sheets and rolls, and at times in pads and blocks. Japanese decorative papers are first among peers and are almost always instantly recognizable. We have an incredibly varied selection of Yuzen, Katazomi, Ch
- Chiyogami Paper > Tansu Japanese Chiyogami
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Guestbook
California_Dreamin wrote...
Very informative lens. I've seen washi before, but I wasn't aware of chiyogami. Definitely a 5 star lens!
Posted February 12, 2009
Dreams of japan wrote
We love Chiyogami. You have done a really good job on your lens.
Posted January 31, 2009
Picture_Maker wrote...
I like the lens. I have an ETSY shop with some chiyogami. Drop by and check it out.
Posted March 02, 2008
Roving_Band wrote...
This is a great lens - I'm glad to be in the Japanophilia Group with you.
Posted February 13, 2008
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