House & Home

Authentic Shoji Paper

Shoji paper can be used in Shoji screens inside and outside the Japanese homes (see picture above) and in tea houses, used extensively for covering lighting fixtures. It can also be used to fabricate lantern windows for granite lanterns in the garden (as preferred by the Japanese) instead of using opaque acrylic sheet.

"Shoji paper" is in large 930x1850x 0.2mm thick sheets (approx 6ft x 3ft)

Shoji Paper- Bamboo Patterned

Our “Shoji Paper” is the highest quality paper of laminated “Washi” rice paper with PVC resin on either side manufactured in Japan by the leading manufacturer Warlon of Shoji paper, and is specified in books on the subject.

The large bamboo pattern runs lengthways and is intended for “Vertical use” in large pieces/ or full sheets for the best effect of the Bamboo pattern.

Shoji paper can be used in Shoji screens inside and outside Japanese homes and tea houses, is washable and very durable, supplied in large 930x1850x 0.2mm thick sheets (approx 6ft x 3ft)

** Please phone for a small sample **

REF: JGS-SHOJI-2

Price: £31.75 per sheet

Shoji Film –Self adhesive

The appearance of Shoji Paper but is a Sticky backed acrylic and paper print film( Haru Warlon)

Apply straight on to glass to give your windows the appearance of Shoji Paper, ideal for your home, Japanese tea house, shop or Japanese restaurant.

Can be used for both internal or external application, excellent weather resistance

Supplied in 5 mtr Roll x 1000mm wide or by the meter

** Please phone for a small sample **

REF: JGS-SHOJI-SA

Price:£156.00 5m x 1m wide

Rigid Acrylic Warlon Sheet - Shoji

The appearance of Shoji paper but is a print film bonded to acrylic sheet on either side. Manufactured in Japan by the leading manufacturer of Shoji paper.

Totally resistant to water and weather and can be used in place of glass, for use in doors, windows light boxes, light fittings , shop displays, Restaurants, hotels, tea house windows, exterior garden shoji panels Granite lantern light windows.

This acrylic sheet is also mouldable at 120-135 deg C and can be used to make a variety of useful products such as Skylights, Light boxes, illuminated displays. Similar to work with as other acrylic sheet generally available, can be cut by circular saw, band saw, fret saw, hacksaw , can be drilled and filed.

Supplied in full sheets 910 x 1820 x 2mmthick sheets approx 6ft x 3ft

Other thickness 1.5, 3.0, 5.0mm, patterns & colours available to "special order"

REF: JGS-SHOJI-AC

Price:£199.99 per sheet

Shoji Paper Adhesive

A unique and specially formulated adhesive for sticking Japanese Shoji Paper onto the wooden ” Kumiko” frame of Shoji panels. superior to all other Shoji paper glues.

Can be used on all Shoji papers up to the heavy duty 0.45 laminated “Washi “papers. Easy and safe to use allows positioning and tensioning of paper, water soluble, dries clear.
Supplied in 200ml plastic bottles with precision applicator nozzle and instruction sheet

Coverage: One bottle about 3 full sheets 1850 x 930 ( typical 4 x 5 panels)

REF:SADV-1  

Price:£6.98 ea

Shoji

How to design, build and install Japanese screens by Jay van Arsdale
This book covers all aspects on installing and designing screens. The primary focus of this book is on woodworking techniques and layout, planning, chiselling of mortises, and sawing tenons, specifically for shoji making. Example pictures, drawings and plans are provided. 96 pages.

The Essentials of Japanese Cooking

Tokiko Susuki
The Japanese people treasure the beauty and dynamism of nature with its four distinct seasons. This is evident in the cuisine, which takes advantage of the various foods available at each time of the year to create an ever-changing menu of tastes and colours.

Ref: JGS-B060

Price: £21.00

Quick & Easy Modern Japanese Cooking

Toshiro Kandaggawa
Japanese meals are surprisingly healthy and take advantage of seasonal produce. This book contains a variety of dishes, from traditional recipes to the Westernised one, which will help you provide an ever-changing table. The principles of home cooking stay the same from generation to generation and can be summed up with the motto; "A little attention to detail results in a great taste."

Ref: JGS-B061

Price: £18.95

Shishu - Poetic Beauty

DVD or Video by Robert Ketechell & Marc Kean
Time 52mins

Sushi - the traditional Japanese taste that delights with its delicacy and goodness. Here is a richly illustrated introduction to the many aspects of sushi, from its numerous varieties and tastes to how to make it in the home. This book offers you a compact guide to the world of sushi.

JGS-VID -1 Price £ 15.99

JGS-DVD-1 Price £18.99