Shikishi Boards – 10 Boards – Torinoko Paper – For Ink, Paint, and Mixed Media
This set includes 10 standard-format shikishi boards, 24 × 27 cm (≈ 9.4 × 10.6 in), each finished with a traditional gold edge and mounted with smooth Torinoko washi paper. Known for its soft ivory tone and lightly satin surface, Torinoko is prized for its stability, low absorbency, and responsiveness across media.
Selected in collaboration with a board maker in Mino, Japan — a town celebrated for its washi-making heritage — these boards were chosen for their suitability across a wide range of artistic practices. The surface supports ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil pastel, pencil, and mixed techniques, allowing pigments to remain crisp and luminous without bleeding.
Torinoko offers a refined tactile experience: smoother than gasen, more closed in texture, and ideal for detailed linework or layered color. Its ability to hold surface media with minimal disruption makes it a favorite for artists working between drawing and painting.
These boards are part of the ongoing Shikishi Art Project, a curatorial initiative by Art San Gallery to invite artists into dialogue with this traditional format — not as a historical object, but as a living, creative surface open to reinterpretation.
Details and dimensions
Paper type: Torinoko washi
Quantity: 10 boards
Size: 24 × 27 cm (≈ 9.4 × 10.6 in)
Edge: Gold foil trim
Structure: Laminated layers of paper
Paper origin: Mino, Japan
Selected in collaboration with: Traditional board craftsman, Mino, Japan
Shipped from: Art San Gallery, Gujo Hachiman, JapanPayment
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We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If you change your mind, you may request a return within 14 days of delivery. To ensure the product arrives back in good condition:
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Customers are responsible for return shipping costs
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We recommend using a tracked shipping method for peace of mind
Once we receive the items and confirm they are unused and undamaged, we’ll process your refund promptly.
Because our shikishi boards are made with delicate paper and layered materials, we’re unfortunately unable to accept returns for items that have been bent, marked, or visibly handled.
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Shipping
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Artworks and curated products are shipped via premium courier services, either from Japan or France, depending on the item's location. The shipping origin is specified on each product page.
From Japan (via EMS – Japan Post Express Mail Service or UPS)
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To Asia and Oceania: 3–6 business days
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To South America / Africa: 7–14 business days
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