Washi Studio · 和紙工房
Real Japanese washi for limited releases, anniversary bottlings and gifts, made in Niigata by a print studio with decades of sake-label work. Hand-made paper is available for small editions. We handle everything in English, from first sketch to delivery.
What we make
Washi is for the release you plan around: a limited bottling, a library wine, a gift set. We don’t supply bottles; we dress them.
Front, back and neck labels on real Japanese washi, including snow-bleached Niigata paper for small editions. Built for sake, wine, spirits, tea and specialty foods.
Washi wrapping paper, hang tags and bottle bands for holiday sets, weddings and corporate gifts. A plastic-free way to make a gift feel Japanese.
By request: name-engraved or calligraphy-finished paulownia boxes and one-off presentation pieces for a special release.
How it works
You talk to us in San Francisco. We work with the studio in Japanese. Typical timeline: 6–10 weeks from approved design to delivery, so we plan back from your release date.
Send your product, quantity and date. We reply within 2 business days.
A fixed price covering paper, finish, production and shipping. A 50% deposit by Stripe link starts the work.
We design or adapt your artwork and send a digital proof. Physical proof on request.
Produced at the studio in Niigata. Usually 4–6 weeks.
Shipped from Japan to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and more.
A small set of real washi stocks, finishes and wrap samples, so you can choose by touch. Design studios: ask for a studio copy. The kit fee is credited to your first order.
Kits are being assembled now. Join the list and we’ll ship yours as soon as they’re ready.
Request a quote
No commitment. We’ll come back with options and a price within 2 business days.
Questions
Labels start at 1,000 pieces. Wraps, tags and bands can be smaller. Bespoke pieces are quoted one by one.
Both are available. Machine-made washi suits most label runs; hand-made Niigata paper is limited and best for small editions. We tell you exactly which paper you’re getting and where it’s from.
Usually 6–10 weeks from approved design to delivery, so we plan back from your release date. Plan holiday and wedding orders early.
Yes. We check your layout against US label requirements before production. Label approval with the TTB remains the brand owner’s responsibility.
Directly from Japan to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and most English-speaking markets. Import duties and taxes in your country may apply on delivery.
Once you approve the quote, we send a secure Stripe payment link for a 50% deposit to start production. The balance is due before shipping. Invoiced in US dollars by Nami Sake LLC.
No. We focus on what goes on and around them.