Japanese Wallpaper
Wallpaper was introduced to Japan from China, where rice paper has been used for interior decoration as far back as the Qin dynasty (221 to 206 BC). After arriving during the Heian period (794-1185), it developed independently as wall coverings, fusuma (sliding panels) and shoji (screens made of translucent sheets on a lattice frame). The influx of people into Japan’s urban areas and global influences have created the large variety of wallpaper designs available today.

Simply Native’s Japanese wallpaper collection includes over 800 classic and contemporary designs. You can find richness in colour/pattern/texture, as well as subtle styles with the qualities of restraint and elegant simplicity. Our wallpaper features unique materials like textiles, foil and washi paper.

Washi papermaking is a registered UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. It is made from the fibres of the Ganpi, Kozo (paper mulberry) and Mitsumata trees during the cold of winter. Cold running water is essential to the process as it causes the natural fibres to contract and create a crisp sheet. This handcrafted paper is used in many traditional arts such as Origami (paper folding), Shodo (calligraphy), and Ukiyo-e (woodblock printing).

In addition to its aesthetic value, wallpaper has nice acoustic qualities.

Define your space with a feature wall or full room design.

Contact us today to discuss your residential or commercial project.