Kaishi Paper -麻の葉-Hemp Leaf

Kaishi 

麻の葉

Hemp Leaf

Hemp Leaf pattern has been used for baby clothes and cloth diapers.

Hemp grows fast and grows straight therefore Hemp Leaf pattern has meaning of wishing for baby's health and bright future. 

Also uses as an amulet too.

This Kaishi (Paper) can use as Memo Pad, Letter Pad, Coaster, Gift Wrapping etc.

Kaishi (Paper) is known for used at tea ceremonies.
Kaishi (paper) has been around Heian era (794-1185) it was used as napkins at tea ceremony and at dinner for the nobility.
At the end of Edo era (1750-1850) it became common for regular people to use.

Paper 

• Pattern side is little bumpy 
• White side is nice and smooth 
• Both side are able to write with Pen, Sharpie, Brush pen, Mangaka pen

Contents 

• 20 Sheets
• 14.3cm x 17.7cm
• 1 Sample Money Envelope (Folded)
• Made in Japan