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Glossary of Japanese Arts Terms
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  wa
wabi
waka
wa-kei-sei-jaku
washi
waza
washi
It is said that Japanese washi art paper can be the thinnest, toughest, and most lasting of all handmade papers on earth. Yet it is also highly praised for its beautiful, delicate appearance. The secret of its durability and resistance to wear lies in both the natural material and the papermaking procedure.

 


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