japan paper

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General term for western-made, high quality handmade paper with a warm ivory or yellowish color, and a smooth, slightly mottled surface. It was highly valued for printmaking. It is called "japan" because it was thought to resemble Japanese printmaking paper.
japan paper
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024