越中和紙の起源は奈良時代に遡るといわれ、古典的な障子紙、半紙、提灯紙、近代的な書画、版画用紙や100種以上にも及ぶ染紙等多品種が生産されています。また、強靱なコウゾ紙は、型染絵加工品として全国で売られています。

Papermaking in this region is said to have originated in the 8th century. Etchu washi paper includes traditional paper for shoji screens, calligraphy and lanterns as well as modern paper for books and printmaking. In total, over 100 different colors are produced. Made from kozo trees, the paper is available in various patterns at stores across the country.

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