Thai Lace-Melook-Natural White-24x36

This paper's design was inspired by the net-like surface texture of melons, thus the Japanese name "Melook" meaning "the look of melons". After forming a random web of cotton strings on a frame, wet mulberry fiber is applied and "caught" by the strings, creating an open-meshed lace pattern. The wet sheet is then dried on the frame to set the pattern, which is unique to each handmade sheet. Melooks texture is great for use in interior design projects such as lampshades or wall hangings, adds interest to collage, bookmaking and more. 45-50 g/m2.

The pattern is achieved by folding the paper when wet, then opening the paper and applying natural dyes into the folds, then refolding the paper and "smushing and blotting" the color into the folds to create the soft feathery tie-dye effect once the paper is unfolded. Each sheet is then hung to dry, completing the "one of a kind" design.