New York, N.Y. (Feb 07, 2007) -Restaurant chefs and owners will get an exclusive hand look at Precious Pieces’ extensive line of Washi, handcrafted Japanese parchment in NYC. Precious Pieces is the only U.S. distributor of Washi from Japan. Unmatched in it beauty and versatility, Washi holds boundless possibilities for use in any interior application (e.g. lighting, candle holder, coaster and decorative hanging).Restaurant chefs and owners will get an exclusive hand look at Precious Pieces’ extensive line of Washi, handcrafted Japanese parchment in NYC. Precious Pieces is the only U.S. distributor of Washi from Japan. Unmatched in it beauty and versatility, Washi holds boundless possibilities for use in any interior application (e.g. lighting, candle holder, coaster and decorative hanging).

What Makes Washi from Precious Pieces Special?
With a history of over 500 years, creating Washi is a highly respected craft involving the skills of brilliant artisans and the labor of entire villages. Precious Pieces has direct access to a studio in Northern Japan renowned for its use of all natural fibers and for producing the ultimate luxury parchment. Washi creations are a unique blend of contemporary design and Japanese tradition.

Personalized Lighting and Custom Orders Available at Precious Pieces
All 20 patterns of parchment which sell for $25 to $100 per square foot, will be on display in our showroom in NYC. Restaurant chefs and owners can also have Washi custom crafted to their exact specifications and order hard-to-find personalized lighting, candle holder, coaster, and large sheets, as big as 30 by 100 feet,. Washi is the perfect choice for a client wanting to make a one of a kind, dramatic, and upscale statement and our clients especially enjoy the versatility of custom ordering.”

Washi Projects and Showroom in NYC Precious Pieces has completed commercial and residential projects in the US and Japan. In NYC, custom projects include Ito-en Tea Store (822 Madison Ave.), Radisson Hotel (511 Lexington Ave.), Hedeh Japanese Restaurant (57 Great Jones St.), Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant (810 Broadway), and Nao Salon+Spa (609 Madison Ave). The Precious Pieces showroom is located at: 259 East 10th Street (First Avenue) by appointment.

For more information on Precious Pieces and Washi visit: www.precious-piece.com
or call (212) 598-5903.