As opposed to this, kyo karakami had printed sophisticated patterns based upon traditional techniques and dynasty cultures by using high quality processed material papers such as Echizen hoshogami (heavy Japanese paper of the best quality in Echizen province) and torinoko paper, and had kept the tradition of kyo karakami alive with pride.
これに対して、京から紙は越前奉書紙や鳥の子紙などの高級な加工原紙を用いて、伝統技法と王朝文化の流れを汲む洗練された紋様を摺って、京から紙の伝統を守りそれを誇りとしていた。