"Rice" paper proudly represents Hahnemühle's Natural Line product range. Its distinctive texture makes it an exquisite print medium. Following the tradition of Japanese paper art, the pulp — the very heart of the paper — was drawn through screens. Supported by bamboo rods, these screens left characteristic water lines in the paper, much like a watermark, creating the signature ribbed texture that defines 'Rice' paper today. Its base material, a premium-grade pulp, is refined into a fine art paper with a weight of 100 g/m². It's a lightweight paper, comparable to high-quality stationery, yet its fine white tone and subtle texture — free from optical brighteners — put it in a class of its own. Thanks to a print-optimized coating, it produces reproductions of brilliant clarity and offers excellent resistance to aging.

Art prints are more than wall decoration — they're an expression of refined taste. 'Rice' paper enriches any setting with its traditional aura. Its delicate character is ideal for fine ink applications. A subtle motif, perhaps centrally placed and set off by a mat, draws the viewer's eye with effortless elegance. An artfully understated work naturally becomes the focal point of the room. The paper's matte surface ensures a reflection-free view from every angle.

With its authentic texture, 'Rice' paper is the ideal surface for Japanese ink painting. But it's not just Asian art that benefits: Western masters like Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt also valued the fine nuances that come from sketching with brown ink on paper. Many of their sketches are remarkable for their rich detail. Reproductions of handwritten letters — whether from Émile Zola to his friend Manet or from van Gogh to a fellow art lover — find a particularly fitting home on this classic paper. And let's not forget the stunning illustrations of historical works that beautifully unite text and image.