Sikigu Ukigami Card Holder

A card holder in Echizen washi, made by a floating-paper technique that leaves the surface finely rippled. Light moves across it rather than sitting flat on it.

Because the ripples form as the paper is made, no two holders carry the same pattern — the piece you buy is the only one like it. Slim enough to go in a jacket, and sturdy enough to protect a stack of business cards. Four colours.

Key Features

• Material: Echizen washi
• Dimensions: Width 12.0cm × height 8.0cm
• Design: Floating paper technique creating organic ripples
• Finish: Natural variation in pattern from piece to piece
• Colours: Yellow, Blue, Deep Blue and Grey
• Suitable for: Business cards, small notes and papers
• Made in: Japan

Trade notes

Echizen washi is a named, regionally protected paper and the craft story carries real weight with a Japanese-stationery or museum customer — do not let it go unsaid. Each piece differs, so display the actual stock rather than a photograph, and mention the variation up front to head off exchange requests.