Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Abstract Rose 4Y588 sensubukuro Wooden grain on the surface

Wooden grain on the surface

Lacquer chip on outside edge of bowl

6 cm wide x 3

basket: 23 cm long x 22 cm wide x 32

usually dampened with warm water

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Abstract Rose 4Y588 sensubukuro Wooden grain on the surfaceAntique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a swirl of a blooming rose head in an abstract or angular style. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji (1900) in Central Japan. It is made of