Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper. The term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner. This paper is used in a variety of traditional Japanese arts such as ukiyo-e, shodo, and origami as well as for clothing, furniture, and other everyday objects such as umbrellas, wrappings, and toys. It is commonly made using kozo (paper mulberry) fibers and is usually stronger than paper made from wood pulp.