Applications Washi

1 applications

1.1 art
1.2 clothing
1.3 cuisine
1.4 furniture
1.5 objects
1.6 events
1.7 weaponry

applications

until 20th century, japanese used washi in applications western style paper or other materials used. partly because washi type of paper available @ time in japan, because unique characteristics of washi made better material. different uses of washi include:

art

chiyogami — method of stenciling or screenprinting paper traditional japanese designs
ikebana — art of flower arrangement, known kadō
inkjet printings
kami-ito — pure-fiber washi paper spun thread
katazome — method of dyeing fabrics using resist paste
kitemaking
mokuhanga (japanese wood printing)
nihonga (japanese paintings)
origami — art of paper folding
printmaking
sculpture
sewing
shibori — several methods of dyeing cloth pattern
shifu — washi has been spun yarn (kami-ito) , woven cloth
shodo — art of calligraphy
sumi-e — art of ink wash painting
sumingashi — form of paper marbling
ukiyo-e — genre of woodblock prints
washi eggs — covering eggs washi paper
chigirie   - using washi painting pictures

clothing

cosplay
kimono
obi
zori

cuisine

tempura

furniture

cushion
futon
shoji

objects

bags
bento box
harae-gushi, washi whisk used ritual purification shinto priests
japanese banknotes
loudspeaker cones. mitsubishi
ofuda shinto
plates
scale models
toys
umbrellas
printing

events

japanese festivals
sumo

weaponry

fire balloons