THE DESK OF A COLLECTOR
collector (noun) = one who collects objects of interest because they are beautiful, valuable or interesting as a pursuit or amusement; the word comes from the late 14th century from Anglo-French collectour, firstly used for tax or money collectors, meaning to gather.
We like to think of collectors as deep observers of the world, who pay attention to the little things around them. People who curate their space and give meaning where other people see an empty space.
ABOUT PAPER – Chiyogami
We are a paper shop. So yes, it is only natural that we occasionally get a little nerdy about paper… Today it`s the beautiful Japanese Chiyogami, we are talking about.
The word Chiyogami literally means “paper of a thousand generations” — chi (thousand), yo (generation), and gami (paper). If that doesn’t already sound poetic enough, just wait.
The Perfect Material for Japanese Sliding Doors
Chiyogami belongs to the family of kozo papers, as it is largely made from the fibers of the mulberry tree. It is based on traditional Washi — handmade Japanese paper — which gives it a wonderfully soft, almost textile-like feel. At the same time, it is strong, absorbent, and remarkably durable. In fact, Washi paper is even used for traditional Japanese sliding doors. Not bad for something we casually call “paper.”
Because it is handmade, Chiyogami is significantly more expensive than standard paper — but you can see and feel the difference immediately.
Craftmanship and Patience
The patterns are inspired by traditional kimono fabrics. Each color is applied using screen printing, and yes — every single color requires its own screen. Craftsmanship at its finest (and patience, too).
Chiyogami is perfect for gift wrapping, crafting, bookbinding, or simply admiring. The leporello shown here is covered in Chiyogami paper — because if you’re going to be nerdy about paper, you might as well go all in.
