{"title":"Wataru Hatano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHatano is a highly acclaimed washi craftsman and papermaker, known for pioneering the use of traditional Japanese paper in unexpected forms—furniture, crockery, wallpaper, and flooring—broadening the scope and visibility of the washi industry. Based in Kurotani, a region abundant in the essential raw materials of washi-making—Kozo trees and fresh water—Hatano’s work is deeply rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHis innovative approach transforms washi into a durable construction material by treating its surface with other traditional Japanese ingredients, such as soil, konnyaku paste, persimmon tannin, and vegetable oil. The result is a material with enhanced strength and utility while retaining the subtle texture and beauty of handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"washi-box","title":"Washi Paper Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese boxes were created by the well-known Japanese paper artist Wataru Hatano. He produces\u003cspan\u003e the boxes by coloring washipaper with pigments that retain the texture of the paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two sizes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small box is a charcoal hue and measures 4\" x 2 3\/4\" x 7\/8\". It is the perfect size to hold business cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer box is available in black and grey, measuring 8 1\/2\" x 2 3\/4\" x 7\/8\". It is the perfect size to hold pencils\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wataru Hatano","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48373676933428,"sku":"WATA-BOX-S","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Black","offer_id":48373676966196,"sku":"WATA-BOX-LONG-BK","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Long Grey","offer_id":48403653722420,"sku":"WATA-BOX-LONG-GY","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/8697\/files\/moth_12.7.24-121.jpg?v=1734043091"}],"url":"https:\/\/mothchicago.com\/en-nz\/collections\/wataru-hatano-1.oembed","provider":"Moth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}