Reviving Gikakushi Fake Leather Production; Mie Pref. Man Reinvents Traditional Crafting Techniques

By Shigeo Kida / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
14:17 JST,
August 29, 2024
Gikakushi is a kind of fake leather that looks and feels like the real thing but is actually made of Japanese washi paper crafted to look and feel like real leather. It is tough and becomes glossier and more beautiful as it is used.
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