Kozo White paper is a vegetable paper made in Japan by the manufacturer Awagami. The headquarters of the paper manufacturer are located on the island of Honshu andit is also in this landscape that the raw material for these high quality papers grows. The mulberry tree, the kozo provides the fibers for the paper grades that have accompanied the Japanese art world for many generations. The manufacturer's corporate philosophy calls for as much tradition as possible and as much modern technology as necessary. This means that the fibers of the kozo are harvested sustainably and are mixed with spring water. Small runs of the paper are handmade and larger runs are produced with modern Fourdrinier machines and technical support. The elaborate production processes allow the production of a stable kozo paper with a grammage of 110 g/m². Kozo White is a paper that achieves museum quality and is characterized by its exceptional durability. The natural white image carrier has a uniform structure and a matte surface with a natural look.
The vegetable structure creates a slight translucency. This fleeting transparency allows design possibilities that differ from the classic hanging. Effective lighting and seemingly detached hangings take advantage of the paper's potential. However, Kozo White paper can also be impressively presented in framings. The grace and elegance of the paper harmonize with any interior space. Lovers of Japanese art will appreciate the perfection that an authentic paper enters into with painting and printing art.
The sturdy kozo paper allows reproductions of photography and classical art at a quality level worthy of a museum. It is an image carrier suitable for giclée prints and thus stands for exceptional color reproduction. For art reproductions, this means almost limitless possibilities. The natural radiance of the paper emphasizes the expression of airy landscapes. Japanese painting on paper, whose effects are based on the shades of ink, the fine drawings of Dürer or sketches showing the development of a work. Particularly attractive is the play of the natural white substrate with monochromatic works that come together to form a clear design.