Wallpaper made from vegetables | Food Paper

2024.09.19
野菜から生まれた壁紙|Food Paper(フードペーパー)

Carrots, onions, potatoes.
The wallpaper " Food Paper " recently released by Kabegamiya Honpo is made from these familiar vegetables .

The color of the material changes slightly.
A simple and unique handmade texture.
The texture makes the fibers stand out realistically.

The soft atmosphere that blends seamlessly into the space is unique to natural ingredients.
We will introduce the appeal and usage of Honpo's new wallpaper, which took a step forward in the fall of 2021.





The encounter between Echizen washi paper and vegetables: the birth of Food Paper

Igarashi Paper, a long-established Echizen washi paper manufacturer

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Echizen washi paper has long been made in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture, an area blessed with clear, flowing waters.
This beautiful, durable, and high-quality washi paper is said to have a history of over 1,500 years, and is considered one of Japan's Three Great Washi. , along with Mino washi and Tosa washi.

The creator of Food Paper is Igarashi Paper, which has been making Echizen washi paper for over 100 years since its founding in 1919.
This is a long-established company that specializes in creative washi paper, which is sometimes likened to a work of art.

A new natural paper created by a Japanese paper family

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The idea for Food Paper began when the son of the Igarashi family, who runs Igarashi Paper Manufacturing, began independent research project on making paper from food when he was in fourth grade.
From the fruits and vegetables grown in the fields to the peanuts his father snacked on. Food Paper was born when his mother, a traditional craftsman, decided to utilize her son's research results and made paper.

Food Paper is hand-made using a traditonal washi-making method out of discarded vegetable and fruit peels along with kozo and hemp fibers, which are the raw materials for standard washi paper.
Packed with ideas that only a family of washi-makers could come up with, this is a new frontier for natural paper.

Food Paper, which has been used as paper accessories such as stationery, has been commercialized in a larger size and can now be used as an interior material.

Environmentally friendly wallpaper

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Reducing food waste has become a major global issue when considering environmental problems.
Approximately 6.21 million tons of edible food is thrown away each year in Japan alone.

Food Paper not only plays a role in the effective use of food resources, but also has the potential to compensate for the shortage of raw materials for washi paper, which has become a serious problem in recent years.
This is an environmentally friendly wallpaper that combines tradition, the future, and education.



The appeal of Food Paper

01|100% natural, biodegradable materials

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Food Paper is made from 100% natural ingredients including paper mulberry, hemp and vegetables.
This wallpaper has a low environmental impact as it returns to the soil.

02|Natural colors and textures of vegetables

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The three-dimensional appearance and texture of the surface will vary depending on the vegetables used.
It features a unique texture and gentle colors.

Because it is handmade washi paper made from natural materials, the color and texture of food paper can vary greatly even if it is made from the same vegetable.

03|Infinite application possibilities

The original size of the food paper is large, approximately 1m x 2m.
You can paste them as is, but you can also have fun cutting them to the same size and pasting them like a patchwork, cutting them to irregular sizes and pasting them randomly, or mixing up how you layer the sheets.
This wallpaper can be applied in infinite ways.

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(Left) When drained, you can enjoy the soft seams, and (right) when cut with scissors or a snap blade knife, you can enjoy the sharp edges.



01 | People who like natural interiors

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The rustic texture of Food Paper is perfect for natural spaces.
This wallpaper suits a simple and minimalist spirit rather than a space filled with objects and color.

Recommended for the "Japandi" style, which is attracting attention as a new interior trend.
Japandi is a mix of Japanese and Scandinavian styles (Japanese x Scandinavian).
This style is based on simplicity, a functional arrangement of the bare essentials, and the use of natural materials.

02|People who like handmade things

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Food Paper is handmade one by one, and has a variety of subtle colors and expressions.
You can enjoy the richness of expression that can only be achieved through handcrafting.

03 | People who want to live an ethical life

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Recently, the term "ethical consumption" refers to consciously purchasing items that are considerate of the global environment, people, and societies. With this, along with terms such as eco, sustainability, and organic, emphasis has been placed on the environment and the production processes of products. It has become one of the keywords in this trend.

Food Paper is filled with the passion and stories of the people involved in its production. It's a line of items made from recycled materials that are friendly to both people and the environment.
This is the perfect wallpaper for those who want to pay attention not only to the quality of the product but also the background of how it's made, and who want to live a careful life that is particular about the materials used.

Interiors that go well with Food Paper

01|Furniture and accessories made from natural and solid materials

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Food Paper made from vegetables. Its rustic texture complements natural materials.
When combined with furniture made of solid materials, a space with plants, and accessories made from natural materials such as bamboo or rattan, they will subtly but surely enhance each other.

02|Japanese-style rooms and old houses

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Food Paper, which is based on the traditional manufacturing method of Echizen Washi, is naturally compatible with Japanese spaces such as Japanese rooms and old Japanese-style houses.
The vegetable fibers mixed into the wallpaper help your walls mimic the texture of traditional Japanese style wallcoverings and interior design.

03|Fits in Western Style

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Food Paper mysteriously blends in not only with Japanese but also with Western-style interiors and spaces.
While there are already examples of Japanese paper being incorporated into modern spaces such as French restaurants, Food Paper is also a wallpaper that naturally blends into any Japanese or Western space.

Product lineup

Carrot

If you look closely, you can see the orange fibers of the carrot, but from a distance, it looks whitish and has a texture that resembles a painted wall.
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onion

The material stands out clearly and has a distinctive texture. It's an ocher color that mimics the color of onion skin.
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Potatoes

The airy potato paper has tiny bumps and a soft texture.
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How to apply and remove Food Paper

How to apply Food Paper

Check out the video for instructions!





Tools needed

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Convenient tool sets that can be purchased in bulk


Hanging Instructions (with images and text)

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  1. Measure out the amount of water you need to make the glue.
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  1. Wipe the walls clean.
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  1. Cut the wallpaper to your desired size. Changing the cutting method can create a different impression.
    You can also stick it on as is without cutting it.
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  1. Apply glue to the back of the cut wallpaper.
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  1. Allow the glue to soak for about 1 to 3 minutes.
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  1. Stick it onto the wall from bottom to top.
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  1. It is recommended to finish the seams with a slight overlap.


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Finish!

How to cut the paper using water

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  1. Fold the wallpaper.
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  1. Wet the creases with a brush or sponge.
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  1. Let it sit for about 2-3 minutes and then pull it to cut.
If you want a gentle seam, use the water method, and if you want a clean seam, use a snap blade knife or scissors.


How to remove food paper

If used water-soluble glue Poteglue, you can remove the wallpaper by moistening it with water.

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  1. Use a spray bottle or a damp sponge to thoroughly moisten the surface with water.
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  1. Leave it for about 5 to 10 minutes to soften the glue.
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  1. Peel it off.

Usage notes

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  • Although it can be removed for reapplying, the color may transfer to the wall, so please refrain from using it if you need to restore your walls to their original condition.
  • It can be removed by thoroughly moistening it with water, but it is not suitable for repeated use as it may get damaged or deformed (due to expansion or contraction) when removed.


Conclusion

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Finally, let's briefly review the key points of Food Paper.

  • Wallpaper made from environmentally friendly natural materials that are 100% biodegradable
  • Ideal for natural interiors
  • Can be applied freely and there are infinite ways to apply it

Food Paper has recently joined the ranks of wallpaper materials so that you can enjoy your interiors long into the future.
We look forward to your continued support.



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