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: £37.50 per sheet

Shoji Paper- Bamboo Mottled

“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 Mottled shoji paper is  very nice ask for a sample as it is difficult to reproduce the beauty of this on the web site.. Shoji paper can be used in Shoji screens inside e homes and tea houses, is  very durable, supplied in large 930x1850x 0.2mm thick sheets (approx 6ft x 3ft)

REF: JGS-SHOJI-3 mottled

Price: £38.75 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-5
Price:£228.00 5m x 1m wide (sold in multiples of 5m)

REF: JGS-SHOJI-SA-1
Price:£49.50.00 1m 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 (can be cut and sold by sq ft  £13.50  phone for details).

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

REF: JGS-SHOJI-AC

Price:£225.00 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 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.

Shishu - Poetic Beauty

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

Filmed on location in and around Kyoto the cultural capital of Japan.
The Film offers a visual insight into one of the oldest continuing garden traditions.
Written and directed by Robert Ketchell of the Japanese Garden Society and a landscape designer, who has also written books on the subject of Japanese gardening.
The harmonious balance of thought and feeling, spirit and matter, is at the heart of the Japanese Aesthetic, this elegant and poetic study of the Japanese garden draws together the diverse threads that make up one of the worlds oldest garden traditions.

The film comprises of several gardens with background music and poetry. And recognises that garden experiences are achieved by immersing the viewer totally, in the world of the Japanese Garden, with some images not seen on film previously.

JGS-VID -1 Price £ 15.99

JGS-DVD-1 Price £18.99