25 Mar How paper is made

Rogier Uitenboogaart: The Master Behind My Paper and My Friend My origami art wouldn’t be what it is without Rogier Uitenboogaart, a Dutch washi master and a dear friend who has been making my paper for 11 years.From his Kamikoya studio in Yusuhara, Japan, he creates ultra-thin, sturdywashi with passion and precision – ranging from 18 g/m2 to as light as 9g/m2. Together, we’ve developed a special recipe, strong enough to support my complex "1 paper no cut" designs, from cranes to lotus flowers with dozens of layers.Rogier is more than a craftsman; he’s a partner and a friend who understands my...