The writing paper was imported from China during or before the Muromachi period, and 'gubiki' was done on the paper with white, hanada (light indigo blue), and filemot, then the paper was patterned with intertwined foliage, cranes flying in the clouds, and oleanders using mica powders.
料紙は、古渡りの唐紙で、白、縹（はなだ：薄い藍色）、朽葉色などの具引きを施した上に、雲母（きら）で唐草、雲鶴、夾竹桃（きょうちくとう）などの文様を刷り出したものである。