Japanese Antique Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome
Details: In late Edo period 1860, Japanese use Ise Katagami for dying fabrics called Katazome. This katagami has some motif of flowers and petal design on it.These stencils are made from the bark of the mulberry tree and glue extracted from persimmon which makes the paper strong and water resistant. These beautiful Ise Katagami from the Ise area in central Japan have no silk lining, unlike most katagami have.The thickness of the katagami differs on how they use it. Thin katagami is usually used for fine designs and thicker ones used for bold patterns.
Material: Mulberry Paper
Age: 1860-1899
Condition: Good condition. Please see the photos carefully. Wear and tear due to the age. Please bid with confidence.
Silk or No silk: No silk outside of the paper
Dimensions: Approx. 52cm x 30cm
Shipping: Items will be shipped out Japan Post Airmail with no tracking. Tracking, SAL, and EMS are available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Tracking is by request and costs $5. Please inquire about combined shipping.
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