Choose from over 20,000 types of paper and buy them individually ♡ Special Paper Store in Nagoya: "Kami no Ondo"
2022.03.16 published
A Specialty Paper Store in Nagoya
Introducing "Kami no Ondo," a paper house in Nagoya for brides-to-be who are about to create paper items! ♡
Kami no Ondo is a specialty paper store. They offer over 20,000 paper products, making it one of the most extensive collections in Japan.
(It's located near Atsuta Shrine, with the nearest stations being Atsuta Station, Jingu-mae Station, and Denmachou Station.)
Founded in 1866, during the Keio era (2nd year of Keio)*
It is famous for its hand-made paper, known as "tesuki washi," which is made by hand rather than by machine.
A Variety of Paper to Get Excited About ♡
Kami no Ondo is truly a museum of paper. You can meet wonderful paper products that you've never seen or touched before.
For example ♡
They also import handmade paper from various countries, such as this paper from Israel, which is made by finely cutting and incorporating discarded real banknotes.
This is "katana fuki-gami," which was used for the maintenance of Japanese swords...!
European traditional marbled paper, created by dropping ink to form patterns on the water and then transferring those patterns onto paper.
There are so many different patterns!
Elegant embossed paper with various colors that is rarely seen at 100-yen shops or miscellaneous goods stores. ♩
This paper called "carton perforé" means "perforated mount" in French.
It can be assembled like origami or enjoyed by threading a needle through the holes for embroidery.
Here is thick, plush paper that has a velvety texture.
Many customers seem to come to purchase materials for cartonage.
In any case, Kami no Ondo is a place full of new encounters and discoveries with paper.
For those who love paper or stationery, it's simply irresistible.
I Want to Use It for Wedding DIY ♡
By using unique papers like those introduced, you will surely be able to create wonderful and unique items such as wedding invitations, profile books, table numbers, and place cards.
And of course, Kami no Ondo also stocks more popular paper variations.
Plus, you can purchase items starting from just one sheet.
Let's take a look at what actual brides have selected and created! ♡
This bride purchased green paper and an envelope template to make her envelopes by hand.
The great thing about Kami no Ondo is that they have a wide range of colors, making it easy to find the perfect paper that fits your vision.
(Product name: Canson Mi-Teintes B3 Ivy)
This guest card base is also from Kami no Ondo! ♡
(Product name: Canson Mi-Teintes B3 Ivy)
A bride is also wrapping the body of a disposable camera with plush paper that resembles velvet.
Request cards.
The one on the right has a cute, slightly marbled appearance.
Even if you're not sure what image you have in mind, you're sure to find your favorite paper when you visit.
There are also tassels and gold leaf available! ♡
The Depths of Paper ♡
People often think that DIY wedding paper items are cheap since you can find materials at 100-yen shops!
But isn't it wonderful to search through tens of thousands of unique papers that you can’t find at 100-yen shops or miscellaneous goods stores, with beautiful textures and patterns?
By focusing on the paper, the wedding items you create will surely become something special.
➡ Click here for the Kami no Ondo website