This is a Japanese Chanoyu (茶の湯) or motif washi tape showing its process.  Chanoyu is a Japanese traditional tea ceremony based on Zen philosophy where the master invites guest and serves Japanese traditional tea called matcha.  The important aspect of Chonoyu is wabi-sabi, sense of beauty which means "beauty within simplicity".  Wabi means something simple and sabi means the beauty from serenity that comes with age.  At the ceremony, you will be served with very small sweets which are often in the shape of something that represents the season for example cherry blossom for spring to enjoy the season.

* Size:  2cm x 7m (0.78 inch x 7 yards)
* Made in Japan
* acid/lignin free
* More mt HERE