noun
persimmon-juice paper; astringent persimmon paper
Traditional Japanese paper treated with the astringent juice of unripe persimmons, making it water-resistant and durable. Used for wrapping, stencil patterns, and crafts.
渋紙は防水性があるので、包装に使われた。
Shibugami was used for wrapping because it is water-resistant.
型染めには渋紙で作った型紙が使われる。
Stencils made of shibugami are used for katazome dyeing.