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KATAGAMI Japanese Fabric Stencil, Vines & Trellis, Edo
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Pre 1900 item# 818583
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Cannondale Antiques
203-762-0244
$950.00
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Japanese Katagami Fabric Stencil. Edo period. Condition: fine. Measurements: Image 15.5" x 14.5". Overall: 22" x 17".
Ise-Katagami are made of handmade mulberry paper which is sealed with persimmon tannin, rendering the paper waterproof, therefore, reusable. During the Edo period, they were reinforced with human hair.
These paper stencils are used in the process of dyeing textiles, particularly kimono. The patterns are varied: geometric shapes, animals, flowers, l ...click for details
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