Paper Marbling

Floating Ink and Thickened Baths: What Separates Suminagashi from Ebru

Japanese Suminagashi and Turkish Ebru represent distinct paper marbling traditions, differing fundamentally in their mediums and techniques. Suminagashi uses plain water and ink for delicate, natural patterns, while Ebru employs a thickened bath and pigments for intricate, controlled designs.