Matsusaki Washi has a long history. When the Nishina Shinmei Shrine was built in 1042, the servants started to make the required paper for shrine work. Their skill was also introduced to the local farmers. Because of the heavy snow, outside work was impossible in the wintertime. They made papers in the house through the snow season.
Koshihara family succeeded in showing the rich nature of Nagano on paper. The paper, which contains local leaves and flowers, has a warm atmosphere, can be used for various folk-crafts. These are one and only paper, the sample is not available. please ask us for the details.