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Skin deep: Japan's 'washi' paper torn by modern life

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By Natsuko Fukue

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We have two tatami rooms and washi on doors and screens. It doesn't matter how careful we are, it's not as practical and durable as a solid surface, we have a door and screen that currently need renewing. Poor insulation too. We have a floor lamp that uses washi and it gives a lovely, soft light.

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