washi

American  

[wah-shee] / ˈwɑ ʃi /

noun

1. a thin, strong handmade paper traditionally used in Japanese handicrafts; Japanese paper.

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Example Sentences

In the artist’s tea house, constructed from cardboard, wood and tatami mats, architecture is inseparable from ritual: visitors will soon be able to partake in a Japanese tea ceremony inside the installation, thereby participating in a choreography of attention not unlike the act of gliding an ink brush across a sheet of washi.

From Los Angeles Times

Lily removes the lid, revealing assorted glue sticks, washi tape, bags of multicolored feathers, and gel pens.

From Literature

I’ll look at pens, pencils, stickers, tape, washi tape, different kinds of paper, charcoals.

From Los Angeles Times

And yes, washi tape and markers for labeling.

From Salon

But more recently, washi's usage is on the decline, as people opt for more western style housing designs.

From Science Daily