Classic Kitakata

Classic Kitakata is a beautiful, handmade Japanese paper that is highly sought-after by printmakers and bookbinders. This smooth and absorbent paper has a lightly flecked surface and a lovely warm tone that looks especially well with colour applied. The paper is made from 100% Philippine Gampi fibers, which give it exceptional strength and durability.

Classic Kitakata is perfect for a wide range of artistic applications, from printmaking and relief print to linocut, woodcut, and wood engraving. It can be used with both water-based and oil-based inks, and is especially well-suited for creating beautiful, detailed prints with rich, vibrant colours. The paper's absorbent surface ensures that inks dry quickly and cleanly, with minimal smudging or bleeding.

In addition to printmaking, Classic Kitakata is also ideal for bookbinding, chine colle, collograph, intaglio, etching, engraving, photogravure, mezzotint, and calligraphy. Its light weight make it versatile and easy to work with, and its beautiful warm tone and unique texture make it a pleasure to use for any artistic endeavour.

Handmade

Sheet Size: 16 x 21"

Weight: 35g

Fibre: 100% Philippine Gampi

Good for:

• Conservation
• Repair
• Printmaking
• Relief Print
• Linocut
• Woodcut
• Wood Engraving
• Water Based Mediums
• Oil Based Mediums
• Bookbinding
• Chine Colle
• Collograph
• Intaglio
• Etching
• Engraving
• Photogravure
• Mezzotint
• Calligraphy