Konnyaku Kit - 25g

$15.95

Konnyaku starch, processed from the tuberous root of the devil's tongue plant, is often used in Japan as food. It has also been used for centuries to coat papers, especially for use in the making of kamiko paper clothing. Paper treated with konnyaku is made stronger and more flexible than untreated paper, in fact, kamiko often outlasted the silk that lined paper kimono!

This small kit will gives you everything you need to try the amazing paper treatment that is Konnyaku Powder. With 5 Japanese papers to choose from, you can create momigami (kneeded paper) and kyoseshi (strong paper) in your own home!