Japanese Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Vtg Katazome Bamboo Line Shochikubai A815
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 a unique diagonal line pattern depicting bamboo stalks with leaves. This is part of a larger set that is shochikubai (bamboo, pine, plum) season-themed. **The front side of this katagami is a light tan colorThis 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 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 C1950 Item weight: 12 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 37.4 cm long x 38.6 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. 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 extensive knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are pleased to offer you a selection of beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome
Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles uséd for printing designs and patterns on kimonos and other fabric items.
Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this katagami stencil with silk backing features a unique diagonal line pattern depicting bamboo stalks with leaves. This is part of a larger set that is shochikubai (bamboo, pine, plum) season-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 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
C1950
Item weight: 12 grams
Packed weight: 300 grams
Approx. 37.4 cm long x 38.6 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.
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 extensive knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are pleased to offer you a selection of beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
