Collection: Tanzaku Strips (Japanese Poem & Calligraphy Strips)

TANZAKU

Express Your Thoughts and Poetry on Tanzaku

Tanzaku are long, narrow cards, named for their distinctive shape, and have traditionally been used for writing tanka and haiku poetry.
They can be thought of as elongated shikishi boards, ideal for vertical writing and poetic expression.

There are two main sizes: standard width and wide width.
The standard size measures 6 × 36 cm, while the wide size measures 7.5 × 36 cm.
When planning to display your work, we recommend choosing a tanzaku that matches the size of your tanzaku hanger.
Since hangers are also made in corresponding sizes, this helps prevent mismatched dimensions after writing.

We offer a wide variety of tanzaku, ranging from simple plain designs to richly decorated styles.
Select a tanzaku that complements your artistic style and enhances the overall impression of your work.
The washi paper applied to the surface varies in texture and ink absorbency, with options suitable for beginners through advanced users.
Please choose according to your writing style and desired ink behavior.