Once an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, ultra-thin washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades, umbrellas, and sliding doors, but demand has plunged as lifestyles have become more westernised.
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Unknown titlea. | Photo Credit: AFP AFP Hidaka, June 20, 2019 22:09 IST Updated: June 20, 2019 22:09 IST more-in Despite its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag, the artefact’s market value is dwindling <span>Once an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, ultra-thin washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades, umbrellas, and sliding doors, but demand has plunged as lifestyles have become more westernised. Despite its 1,300-year history and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, washi paper is struggling to attract consumers and the market value has dropped by more than 50% in the pa Summary
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