Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. It's artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers; scenes from history and folk tales; travel scenes and landscapes; flora and fauna; and erotica. The term ukiyo-e translates as 'pictures of the floating world'.

This smooth, neutral-white matte paper is ideal for fine art, photo reproduction, and decor prints. It offers accurate color reproduction, high contrast, and sharp detail. With a weight of 230 gsm and a thickness of 9.5 mil, it has a durable feel. The instant-dry coating resists fingerprints and smudging. This acid-free paper is compatible with all aqueous inkjet printers, whether using dye or pigment inks.

Produced on a machine called a Jacquard loom, they’re made by weaving together a combination of monochrome and solid-coloured cotton yarns. Rather than printing onto the fabric or dyeing it, the loom itself is specially programmed to lift and incorporate the yarn into the weave — one strand at a time — until the desired pattern is achieved.

Demonstrated to the left, “Jacquard” is a weaving technique used to create bespoke patterns and images within the fabric by controlling which threads appear on top at certain points in the weave.