Process of making the strongest paper in Japan. Paper used in the restoration of the Louvre Museum.

Hi Guys!!!
This video introduces the process of making the strongest paper in Japan. Paper used in the restoration of the Louvre Museum.
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▶Craftsman Profile
Kurotani Japanese Paper Association
Kurotani Washi preserves the traditions and techniques of papermaking that have been handed down over 800 years in the Kurotani region. Kurotani Washi is recognized by the government as the "strongest paper in Japan," and a variety of products are produced using this characteristic. Among them, scarves made from washi are light, strong, and comfortable to the touch, and are highly recommended.
▶Craftsman Passion
"We make honest paper."
Throughout our long history, we have always kept this thought in mind. We make and finish each sheet of paper by hand, putting our heart and soul into it.
We do the obvious things carefully, step by step. This attitude has never changed and will never change.
We have always been uncompromisingly committed to honesty and authenticity.
Please enjoy watching the Japanese craftsmanship!!!!
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【Chapter】
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Raw Material
00:49 Steaming
01:48 Peeling off the bark
02:19 Cleaning the bark
03:41 Drying
05:04 Boiling
05:50 Removing a foreign object
06:34 Loosening the fibers
07:54 Making a paper
09:34 Drying
10:31 Quality inspection
10:48 Making a stole
11:38 Finished product

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

You can get this product from the link below! suigenkyo.store/products/japanese-paper-stole-unbleached?_pos=1&_psq=kurotani&_ss=e&_v=1.0 10% off coupon "SUIGENKYO10" Product Name: Japanese Paper / Stole / Unbleached Discription: This stole is made by cutting Kurotani washi (Japanese Paper) into thin strips and weaving twisted paper threads together with silk threads. The raw material used for the washi is mainly Kouzo (paper mulberry). By processing it by hand, the natural strength is not lost, and each sheet of washi is carefully handmade in the traditional way, making it strong and supple. Please note that there may be slight differences in color and shape because each piece is made by hand. The strongest paper in Japan!? Kurotani Washi is very strong and has the feature of being hard to tear even if you put a lot of force on it. Strong and tear-resistant, and suitable for long-term preservation. This tough washi is indispensable in daily life and has been used for lanterns, Japanese umbrellas, shoji screens, and packaging since ancient times. It has been recognized by the government as the strongest paper in Japan. Cautions for washing Because it is handmade washi, it is subject to color fading and thread breakage when washed. If washing is necessary, please use a neutral detergent, separate from other items, and soak and wash at room temperature to 30℃ for a short time. Please refrain from rubbing and tumbler drying.

[@BigboiiTone]

Very fascinating process. Thank you

[@mndlessdrwer]

In case anyone is curious what those roots were for: they are pounded and the liquid is extracted and used for both starch and the mucilaginous properties to aid in suspending the mulberry plant fibers in the pulp bath while also promoting their binding once the excess liquid drains off. Washi, or mulberry paper, really does behave more akin to a non-woven fabric rather than a conventional paper, though it can be made with additional starch and mineral agents to stiffen it so it feels more like conventional paper.

[@yoshikoyamagami5530]

62年ほど前、楮の皮むきしてお小遣い貰ってとても嬉しかったです。 今は、南米で、住んでいます。 故郷は高知県です。

[@user-db8ve2ku1m]

細かく根気のいる作業を担う女性の職人さんの姿に、心惹かれました。 有難うございました。

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

こちらこそご視聴いただきありがとうございました！

[@daniarvi]

Life is a trip. Here I am sitting on my couch in America, while watching how these folks make paper in Japan. I hope in my next life I can reside in Japan and make paper. You have my gratitude for Sharing this with us.

[@WricNick]

Life is a trip. Here I am sitting in my outdoor chair on my porch in Papua New Guinea, with my feet up, reading about a guy on a couch in America that's watching guys make paper in Japan. I am constantly amazed at how the world is shrinking through technology. Just a short time ago, a conversation like this would have not been possible.

[@PacificNorthwest360]

@@WricNick Absolutely, I’m laying in bed next to my sleeping wife and youngest daughter in Olympia WA/USA. Cheers to both of you.

[@WricNick]

@@PacificNorthwest360 I needed a map but I see where you are located. I have heard the West Coast of USA is beautiful place. Very green and rain like my country. Cheers back at you friend. :)

[@czrobotczrobot2469]

Reading all this sitting in living room in easter europe. Outside is heavy snowing, but inside is warm xmass evening.

[@francescaa8331]

In my bed in California reading this thread, waving at you all.

[@user-hm6tr4or3m]

和紙の原料で有名な楮。 紙漉きはニュースで見かけるけど、なかなか見られない行程が見られてある意味感動です。

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

本当に素晴らしい素材です！

[@egmontvelazquezgavino3034]

¿Cómo se lava? Lo pregunto por qué es de papel e hilo entramado.

[@vitaliklemeshev970]

Достойно уважения. Тяжёлый труд, всё время фактически в холодной воде.

[@mk321632163216]

おばあちゃん達が談笑しながら作業するのがいいな

[@user-hf5bw4so7p]

Спасибо за интересное видео! Как много надо тяжелого ручного труда для изготовления палантина! Это целое произведение искусства, гимн трудовому человеку!

[@diGritz1]

Labor intense is an understatement. When this and crafts like it disappear we become a throw away world.

[@haru1355.]

木から紙 紙から布へと変化するのは不思議な事だと思う 丈夫な紙にするって考えは日本では昔から続く問題だから書けたら良いなんて事では終わらない 書いて次の世代に見せる事が大切だと考える日本だからこそ出来る技術なのかも 丈夫であり柔らかくそして美しい いつ完成できるかは分からない事だけど完成出来る事を期待している

[@nny2055]

文全体の字面見ただけで、ちゃんと考えたことが書かれてるとわかるコメントを見ると嬉しい。読んで内容が良いとさらに豊かな気持ちになれる。 ありがとう。

[@haru1355.]

@@nny2055 道徳の評価2億位ありそう ありがとう

[@BigboiiTone]

Every step in this process has doubtless been reflined by the hard, skilled work of the previous generations. Thank you for showing us.

[@kyoukaihyou]

夢は紙を竹で作ることです。だから動画にありがとうございます

[@user-ri9he6es4z]

紙を作る動画を見ていたはずがいつの間にかストールを作る動画に変わっていた…！

[@user-os2iq6uh6z]

紙漉きの職人もそうだけど、道具職人も居なくなってきてるから結構ギリギリの産業なんですよね… 私の故郷も製紙業が盛んなのですが、やはり手漉きは廃れてきてしまいました。 どうしても機械漉きの方が早くて安価だし、手漉き和紙が活躍する場も限られているので仕方ないところはありますが…子供の頃に見学でお邪魔させて頂いた製紙所も畳んでしまったり寂しい気持ちが大きいです。 でもこうして手漉きしている光景が見られて、何だか懐かしい気持ちになれました。

[@Illisil]

I have always admired the quiet discipline and dedication of the Japanese. I wish I could be just like them.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@thaimassage23]

If you can teach kindergarten classes you can have the discipline of these Japanese workers.

[@user-yz9wi2cd5w]

紙を漉く作業は見た事がありますが、それまでにこんなに沢山の手間がかけられていたのですね。

[@user-pk2rd7yk6b]

65年ほど前に中国安徽省で作られた最高級の和紙を30センチほど保管していますが、このような工程がある事を何も知りませんでした。尊いですね。大切にして次の世代に託します。

[@cosmodesant]

уважаю ручной труд, обожаю японию за бережное отношение к истории и культуре! они сохраняют свою культуру веками

[@KseniaSlavina]

они не просто сохраняют культуру, а успешно интегрируют ее в современные реалии. Несмотря на весь консерватизм, идут вперед и не позволяют "скрепам" тормозить прогресс)

[@rajulucbg7220]

Really you're doing very sincere & fine work. Very glad & interesting video. Thank you all ..

[@francescaa8331]

I respect the patience and hard work to make this superior product.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Fascinating!

[@cssml8207]

Absolutely beautiful

[@sachinrv1]

I like everything made in Japan. 100% precision and dedication.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-cq9gi2bz4r]

More like using outdated and unscaleable techniques to drive up the price for wealthy westerners who fetishize japanese culture.

[@Graciela-hh9bq]

Pues ...!!! Únicamente desearles las mas ricas bendiciones por tan paciente, prolijo y meticuloso trabajo que lo hacen con tanto ahínco y responsabilidad

[@sbdiaries]

Such patient crafts women producing this unquie process ❤❤❤

[@yourignoranttube]

Amazing!!

[@pwman]

Absolutely amazing and the stole is gorgeous! ❤

[@phuongnguyen-qw6gl]

So so beautiful job they have done . Love ❤always 👍

[@giovannifinievoli8825]

incredible!

[@lbrowning2543]

Those big wooden machines are so beautiful.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

We agree! Thank you for your comment!

[@baharuddinbahar1889]

Luar biasa tangan" yg ahli dan terampil yg membuat nya 👍👍👍👍

[@Yukihuru]

作業風景と音がとても心地良いです。 素敵な映像でした。

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

ありがとうございます🙇‍♂

[@user-seris10000]

九番目の行程だけ小学生の頃、校外学習でやったことがありますが、均等な厚みで作るのがびっくりするくらい難しかったのを覚えています

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

やってみると全てに細かな技術が詰め込まれているのがわかります。本当に素晴らしいですよね♥

[@Tracy-xe9zu]

I can't help but be distracted by those little wooden bridges crossing the canal; the lack of railings makes me worried for those elderly women potentially falling off

[@jjll5563]

韓国の伝統紙も同じく楮(닥나무ダクナム)を使って作ります 名前は한지(ハンジ)です。

[@ryorikuleo]

普段何気なく使ってる紙にも感謝せねばな

[@mirrorflame1988]

Wow! Incredible!!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@N_e_i]

Hermoso trabajo

[@markwatters6875]

Absolutely love this channel. I have learnt so much about all different products and manufacturing systems, incredible. Thank you, to everyone involved. 👍🇦🇺

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much for watching our videos💛

[@gaeiskidosdoye6058]

Now other papers are also used in museums. (Conservation of works by Rembrandt, Fragonard, etc.) The scientific name is Broussonetia × hanjiana. It is said.

[@Tucholsky59]

Ich habe nur tlw. alte Frauen, gesehen, die diese so lange Tradition aufrecht erhalten. Sehr schwere Arbeit. Habe fasziniert das Video geschaut. Ich habe sehr großen Respekt vor den Leistungen der Frauen.

[@satan101101]

I went to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto 3-4 years ago very clean and peaceful city and the weather is top notch! Now I’m planning to visit japan again such a beautiful country,I’m Thai by the way

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you for your comment ! Glad you enjoyed the trip to Kyoto !

[@Melodbellaisa]

Ce papier ressemble à ci méprendre à de la feutrine , le processus de fabrication de ce papier est vraiment incroyable reportage enrichissant merci🙏 pour le partage

[@miyocyan]

凄い工程ですね。素手で熟されているなんて。

[@salenleonila2912]

I had been familiar with this paper because of Baumgartner Restoration. I really love to see how it's made. Thank you for this video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much!!!

[@scottbilger9294]

The Baumgartner Restoration you say? I'm going to have to look that up!

[@salenleonila2912]

@@scottbilger9294 yes. He uses washi koso a lot in his restorations. ☺️

[@user-un7od6po8q]

私は奈良時代・平安時代等の紙を持つていますが、全く劣化していません 布は劣化してほとんど殘りませんが和紙は永遠です

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@idee7896]

Wow. The amount of commitment to excellence…by people in their retirement years nonetheless is awe inspiring.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ojja78]

This makes me want to live by a clean little stream in Japan.

[@user-qc2dc6qt3f]

京都府綾部市黒田にでしょうか。 私の歌会の仲間で四方さんという女性がいたが現在ではだろうか？ 一度訪ねて現場を見たいものです。 　これを観ていると和紙は高いなぁなどとは言われない。絵を描くキャンパスや木綿の白アジの代わりに使ってみたい。

[@maxasaurus3008]

Wouldn’t be very hard to do, I believe the government makes it easy, like Italy they are losing the rural communities and they know it. 😢

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Please come to Kyoto!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

京都府綾部市黒谷町です！ 本当に素晴らしい工芸品ですよね！そう言っていただけて嬉しいです！

[@Aluttuh]

Live in your own country ffs

[@roberthallas6964]

amazing process respect

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you for the comment !

[@Helen-1111]

Всем успехов в работе, здоровья.

[@annette7881]

Thank you for showing that so much skill, hard labor and love put in the process❤ and the result is just beautiful. Huge respect to these skillful women:)

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@josefirminodeoliveirajunio9585]

É MUITO LINDO VER OS ORIENTAIS TRABALHANDO...

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Obrigado pelo seu comentário !!!

[@hibagon5919]

It is amazing to be able to spin thread from the strong washi paper and weave it into a stole. The routine work of making washi paper is great. Peeling the dried washi paper from the board also seems to be a pleasant experience. I would like to try both. I think the ancient Japanese people who came up with this process of making washi paper are amazing.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melissataylor5494]

Thank you for sharing the process. Fascinating.❤😊

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much for watching this video 📸

[@a.azazagoth5413]

I’m so glad that you’re capturing what may be the last generation of these incredibly skilled craftsmen and women.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

We want people all over the world to know about it! I am glad you all could see it!

[@ditzydoo4378]

This Washi Koso I've seen used innumerable times to face painting in order to stabilize the paint layer from separating from the canvas during restoration. It is simply amazing when paired with fish gelatin glue during the process. Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration shows its many uses.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vinkkt]

Lol I just wanted to say the exact same thing 😂. Love his channel.

[@TiffanyMaschek]

I love this video, I make my own journals and such. It's interesting to see how paper making is done. Could you imagine how long it would take to make it in the past where you would sit and weave it all by hand. But more people were dedicated to crafting back then. Now we sit and watch videos of crafting instead of doing it. I've seen people making paper out of bamboo as well. I love how nothing is waisted. Even the water that looks like tea could be used to make a crop tea. I couldn't believe they even made thread the remaining. And anything that couldn't be used to make something could be going in a composting pile. We need to go back to leaving minimal wastage.

[@Akat3]

美しい動画をありがとう！

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

こちらこそご視聴いただき有難うございます！

[@mariacristinacorreiadasilv4649]

Fiquei maravilhada de ver todo o processo..observei que só tinha mulheres

[@user-oo3uo9cs9q]

昔、私の家ではこの麻を屋根の葺き草として使ったり、家の壁を縛ったり、かごの紐を作ったりしていました。

[@Sonsbitchesall]

…imagine how long it took to get this process right… beautiful!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you !

[@amigo8872]

japao pais maravilhoso , pessoas trabalhadoras e maravilhosas .

[@MaiVNi]

Спасибо! Процесс изготовления бумаги очень интересный. Какая красота получается! Механизмы, которые используют, кажутся простыми, но результат прекрасен. Восхищаюсь людьми, которые этим занимаются. Труд кропотливый и нелегкий. Много работы в холодной воде. Здоровья женщинам, которые этим занимаются. Берегите себя.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Вроде бы простая задача, но очень сложная!

[@user-zu8jn1fj4w]

この女性たちの腕は国宝級だったりするのかな

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

そうかもしれませんね！コメントありがとうございます🙇‍♂

[@shaneclark5022]

Duh

[@Lion_Goldberg]

Любят японцы каждую спичку вырезать маленьким ножичком, подбирая цвет древесины и рисунок годовых колец. )))

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Все они - мастера с очень большим терпением!

[@macho-alphanumerico]

Soy encuadernador aficionado y el papel japonés es indispensable para la restauración. Saludos ❤

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Gracias por su comentario. Me alegro de que te haya gustado.

[@tamarasammler8327]

Meine Hochachtung für diese Arbeiter. Den Wert des Papiers kennt man erst, wenn man weiß was für eine schwere Arbeit dahintersteckt. 🌺

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Bedankt voor je commentaar!

[@marisamarisa3815]

Quedo sorprendida, anonadada al ver como trabajan entre todos y hacen este maravilloso papel. hasta hilo con el mismo. Los felicito!!!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

En la fabricación de una hoja de papel intervienen muchas personas. Realmente es una artesanía maravillosa.

[@Moriewna]

Wonderful. Kozo paper is amazing, it has long fibres, and it's strong even though it's thin.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

It really is as you say! It really is a great material!

[@gogha501]

800年前の先人たちが考え作ったものに驚愕する。

[@atiqaked838]

شكرأ جزيلا من الجزائر 🇩🇿 اححببت الفيديو كثيرا

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carminelops8902]

Salve piacere Carmine, per caso ho visto il tuo post. Dedico una delle mie poesie : "Ammirando per caso uno spettacolo della natura... Lui si ammutoli'... Rimanendo senza fiato... non credendo a quanto aveva veduto" (Io "Poeta ignorante") PS: Grazie per la meravigliosa condivisione🙏 Saluti dall Italia👋🇮🇹

[@diegopacavita1592]

Hermoso arte que llevan a cabo, mi respeto...

[@isabeloliveira1263]

Maravilhoso, muito rico vem de Deus essa sabedoria e ciência ❤

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Obrigado pelo seu comentário!

[@user-wt3hj4id3o]

Best of Best 👍

[@user-vj7oy1pu9x]

Que importante este aprendizaje.

[@gilbertosifuentes180]

Exelente tantas cosas maravillosas que el ser humano puede hacer saludos 😊

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Obrigado pelo seu comentário!

[@mustaphataleb-bendiab7178]

Excellent

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yuridiajuarezignacio6080]

Increíble 😮

[@jakemoeller7850]

I would like to purchase paper for drawing and pen & ink. It did not occur to me that this product would be woven into clothing. Fascinating!

[@andrejshamin1452]

Япония уважает свои традиции. Такой способ не слишком производителен, но и на подобный материал есть спрос. Слава мастерам!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Robertahausen]

love how the intricate and brainwork is done by women!

[@MIZUKI3564249]

このチャンネルを見ていると、物を大事にしようと思える。そして、大事にできる物を選ぼうとも思う。

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

コメント有難うございます！とても嬉しいコメント有難うございます！工芸品を世界に発信する者として冥利に尽きます。

[@valterleao2798]

Simplesmente fantástico, adorei. Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@wandinhaunica1]

Admirável processo e dedicação! Parabéns pelo conteúdo! 👏👏👏🤗👍🇧🇷

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-nw1bz2uu1e]

どの作業を見ても美しいと感じました。 和紙作りをしたいと思っていても踏み込めない日本になってきていることに辛さを感じます。

[@troubledspirit3328]

Awesome skills. A wonderful video. Thank you for showing the world

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-vf3qk7cp8q]

凄い女性達ですね！ この和紙も関わっている方々も人間国宝になっていないなら、なって然るべきですね！

[@jwolfe1209]

I watch an art restoration channel (Baumgartner) that relies on the use of this paper in his work and it's very interesting to see how washi kozo is made

[@sonipitts]

Team Baumgartner in the chat. 😁

[@Avatar_2025]

this traditional methods of paper making will last thousands of years than our modern technology which relies on complicated machines.

[@skgksl3]

Wow 👏

[@singaaswaja31]

Kemajuan berpikir jepang luar biasa

[@hotwelder21]

Once I saw strong paper from Japan I knew it was washi Thanks @Baumgartner restoration

[@user-ri9he6es4z]

美味しそうだな

[@user-yo5oz7sy4s]

場所は津和野かな❓🤔

[@jeremypearce3056]

Did not expect that ending

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Tales_of_Pinki]

6:35 maam what does this machine called can we make it in our home

[@rafaelramos1486]

Really hard work and dedication.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@roberthallas6964]

この論文は本当に大変な作業だった

[@mariacruzsilvarendon5337]

Me gusta su obra de arte 🎨 😁 👍🏻 ❤, amo a Japón 🇯🇵 desde México 🇲🇽

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@henrymorgan3982]

Wow. Hopefully it continues.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much!!!!!