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Khadi

Handmade Cotton Rag

320gsm100% cottonroughnatural

Characteristics

Sizing
unsized
Formats
A4, A3, various
Coating
Unsized handmade paper. Very absorbent — chemistry soaks deep into the fibres. Add sizing if you want more surface detail. Beautiful deckle edges.

Process Suitability

CyanotypeGoodDeckle edges give handmade feel. Highly absorbent — may need sizing.
Platinum PalladiumFairNeeds sizing. Texture and irregularity can be a feature.
Salt PrintFairWill need gelatin sizing

Where to Buy

Khadi PapersUK
Jackson's ArtUK

Sources

Physical specifications from manufacturer datasheets. Process suitability ratings based on published references and practitioner experience.

Data from: Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice[Authoritative Reference]
Last verified: Apr 2026Reviewed: Apr 2026Report an errorSuggest an edit
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