Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Large Peony Flower 4Y636

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimonos and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features five large peony flowers. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji (1900) in Central Japan. It is made of two or more layers of handmade mulberry 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 it in ink. The open space on the katagami will be negative in the printed design. Silk backing Mulberry paper C1900 Approx. 51 cm long x 38 cm wide Item weight: 100 grams Packed weight: 400 grams Good condition considering its age. Holes in silk backing on two of the flowers. Wear and tear due to age and use. Please see pictures carefully.We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil

Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles uséd for printing designs and patterns on kimonos and other fabric items.
Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features five large peony flowers.

This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji (1900) in Central Japan. It is made of two or more layers of handmade mulberry 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 it in ink. The open space on the katagami will be negative in the printed design.

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.