Yasutomo - Gampi Paper
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Product Information
- Made from gampi bush fibers
- Silky smooth, long-lasting surface
- Smooth side ideal for creating
- Works well for Sumi-e, watercolor, printmaking
- Natural sizing properties without treatment
- 10 sheets, 9.5 x 10.75 in.
Paint luminous watercolors on silk-smooth Japanese gampi fibers
One smooth for precise brushwork, one slightly textured for varied mark-making.
The silky finish accepts fine detail without feathering, while the paper's strength belies its delicate appearance. Brush strokes settle with clarity, ink maintains its intended intensity, and watercolor washes layer without disturbing previous applications. Long fibers contribute to archival durability that has made gampi papers valued for centuries in Japanese artistic traditions.
Work on the smooth side for cleanest results in detailed Sumi-e compositions or when printing requires sharp registration. The 9.5 × 10.75-inch format suits studies, small editions, and exploratory work where gampi's unique handling becomes clear through direct experience.
