UNESCO 191d ago

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2025 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/02291 Description : Washi craftsmanship refers to the traditional practice of making paper by hand using the fibres of the paper mulberry plant. The fibres are first separated, then soaked in clear river water to thicken before being filtered through a bamboo screen. This traditional, hand-made paper is used not only for letter writing, books and documents, but also for home interiors, such as to make paper screens, room dividers and sliding doors. Most of the inhabitants of the practising communities contribute to the process, undertaking roles ranging from the cultivation and harvesting of the mulberry plant to the creation of new Washi products to promote the craft both domestically and abroad. Country(ies): Japan © Agency for Cultural Affairs, 2024 Duration: 00:10:00 - Support: - (0229100003)