Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome 

Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimonos and other fabric items.
Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this katagami stencil with silk backing features an elegant bird flying with a small branch in its beak. The bird's body is made up of various plants and flowers.

This antique Katagami was designed in Central Japan during the mid- or late Edo period (1860) to the early Meiji period (1900). It 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 dyeing, in which a paste is applied to the fabric with the katagami before dipping it in ink. The open space on the katagami will be a negative space in the printed design.  

• Mulberry washi paper
• Silk backing
• C1900
• Item weight: 20 grams
• Packed weight: 300 grams 
• Approx. 54.4 cm long x 32.2 cm wide
• Good condition considering its age. Torn edges. Excess silk backing hanging off edges. Wear and tear due to age and use. Please see the photos.
• Acquired from an auction in Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture in central 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. 

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