About Us

Have you ever heard of a material called "paper band"?

It is a paper craft string that originated in Japan and was originally created for packing.

Washi paper is processed to approximately 1 mm in diameter, and then lined up one by one and glued together.

This string is cut, pasted, knitted, and braided.
Using an ancient Japanese technique, we make baskets.
The craft of making baskets, bags, and other small items using these traditional Japanese techniques is called "paper band handicraft.
It was about 20 years ago that paper band handicrafts began to spread in earnest.

I first encountered this craft 15 years ago.

I was fascinated by the texture and the freedom of the material when I touched it for the first time.

I was fascinated by the texture and freedom of the material when I touched it for the first time, and I decided to create a new activity to promote the possibilities of paper bands.
I have been creating a world of "paper bands" + "miniatures" in my own way for the past 10 years.
I have been creating my own expression of the world of "paper bands" + "miniatures" for about 10 years now.

I will continue to promote the freedom and warmth of eco-friendly paper materials and the world of miniatures using paper bands, not only in Japan but also around the world.

Representative (Owner)
Miho Murata