Washi samples mounted on two off-white cards (b-c) labelled and interleaved with a protective tissue and covered with a card folder (a) with text on the inside cover. Part (b) has eight squares of paper made from unusual materials, ranging from off-white to light brown with one grey/green. Part (c) is labelled 'No. 5 Kagabosho' and is five squares of off-white to light white/brown paper.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is white brown with dark brown particles throughout. Fibre design consists of blue green pointed thorn-like leaves with some in light green. These are joined to two light green stems, each surmounted by a purple oval-like shape with fibres extending upwards. Small red ink seal, lower left corner.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular dyed sample with lighter fibres. Very faint widely spaced vertical lines. Top and left edges are cut straight; bottom and right edges retain irregular deckle. Mounting paper folds from left over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular dyed sample with lighter fibres giving a mottled appearance. Very faint widely spaced vertical lines. Top and left edges are cut straight; bottom and right edges retain irregular deckle. Mounting paper folds from right over part of sample.

Rectangular dyed sample with numerous lighter fibres, creating a mottled appearance; numerous fine dark dots. Faint watermark pattern of widely spaced vertical and closely spaced horizontal lines. Top and left edges are cut straight; right and bottom edges retain irregular deckle. Mounting paper folds from left over part of sample. Faint light brown stain inside mounting paper above sample.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular dyed sample with dark flecks and fibres. Very faint widely spaced vertical lines. Top and right edges are cut straight; bottom and left edges retain irregular deckle. Mounting paper folds from right over part of sample. Faint light brown rectangular stain on back of mounting paper.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular dyed sample with dark flecks and fibres. Very faint widely spaced vertical lines. Top and left edges are cut straight; bottom and right edges retain irregular deckle. Mounting paper folds from left over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is rectangular, thick, translucent, brown/white with sheen of white fibres. Faint watermark pattern of widely spaced horizontal and closely spaced vertical lines. Upper and right edges cut straight; lower and left retain irregular deckle edge. Upper surface smoother.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is grey blue with indigo fibre clumps and light blue and dark green interspersed to cover surface in random pattern.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is white orange with pink orange fibre clumps and yellow interspersed to cover surface in random pattern.