New York, N.Y. (January. 15, 2008) - Interior designers and architects will get an exclusive first hand look at Precious Pieces extensive new line of Washi, handcrafted Japanese parchment in New York , NY. 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 and decorative hanging).

What Makes Washi from Precious Pieces Special?
With a history of over 1,500 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 Japan renowned for its use of all natural, long fibers for increased durability and for producing the ultimate luxury parchment through a painstaking hand process.

New 10 washi collection and Custom Orders Available at Precious Pieces
Washi parchments which sell for $8 to $100 per square foot, will be on display in NYC. Designers can also have Washi custom crafted to their exact specifications and order hard-to-find 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 Downtown Tribaca Hotel (377 Greenwich St.), Radisson Hotel (511 Lexington Ave.), Nao Salon+Spa (609 Madison Ave), and Ito-en Tea Store (822 Madison Ave.): In Japan, the Grand Hyatt Hotel Tokyo. Precious Pieces is located in NYC (by appointment).

For more information on Precious Pieces and Washi visit: www.precious-piece.com or call (212) 682-8505.