The History Of Washi Tape

For a long time, "tape" refers to the scotch tape used in daily life. The biggest use is to stick broken books and typos. It was not until the progress of the times that we accidentally learned about washi tape, which opened the door to a new world, only to find that the original tape can have so many colors and super beautiful patterns!

So, do you know how washi tape was invented?

Before learning about washi tape, let's get to know Japanese washi first. During the Tang Dynasty (7th century AD), after the ancient Chinese papermaking technology was introduced to Japan from Korea, the Japanese paper craftsmen, through continuous development and improvement, produced long-fiber, thin-textured products using wild goose skin, sambar or paper mulberry as raw materials, but was tougher, lasts longer, and feels better.

Later, it was used in the restoration of cultural relics all over the world, and it was used for many special purposes such as Japanese paintings and woodcuts by taking advantage of its properties of being preserved for 1,000 years and being strong and soft. At the same time, it is also used as a material for some handicrafts and furniture. In the Edo period, Japan produced washi paper in large quantities. In addition to doors and windows, it was also used for kimonos and bedding, etc., and was used to make banknotes in daily life. important part of life.

Today, some Japanese artists take advantage of the excellent characteristics of washi paper to combine illustration design, traditional culture and washi paper to create a tape with great beauty and texture - washi tape.

Washi tape is different from common tapes in life. It is made of washi paper, so it can be torn off with bare hands without damaging the tape, and it can also be used to write and draw with various pens. What makes it even more amazing is its stickiness. Even if it is repeatedly pasted, it will not leave traces. Even if it is wet, it can continue to be used after being wet and dry, and it will not deform.

Washi tape can be used to make greeting card collages, coaster making, beautifying notebooks, organizer box doodles, even bicycle makeovers, furniture decoration, and more. The little washi tape is like a magic wand, which is played by craftsmen in a wild and imaginative way. Only you can't think of it, you can't do it without you!