Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome 

Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items.
Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this katagami stencil with silk backing features a unique diagonal line pattern depicting pine trees (matsu). This is part of a larger set that is shochikubai (bamboo, pine, plum seasonal) themed. **The front side of this katagami is a light tan color.

This vintage Katagami is made of two or more layers of handmade mulberry washi paper laminated together and waterproofed with persimmon tannin. Katagami printing uses a technique called resist dye where a paste is applied to the fabric with the katagami before dipping in ink. The open space on the katagami will be a negative space in the printed design. 

• Mulberry washi paper
• Silk backing
• C1950
• Item weight: 12 grams
• Packed weight: 300 grams 
• Approx. 37.5 cm long x 38.8 cm wide
• Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age and use. Please see the photos.
• Acquired from an auction in Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan.   

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