Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y659 kyozukue this Ise katagami stencil features

this Ise katagami stencil features what appears to be a floral or plant pattern

This is a flower vase for Buddhist altars

There are miniature sandals attached

Item weight: 224 grams

Hand-woven bamboo craft

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y659 kyozukue this Ise katagami stencil featuresAntique 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 no silk mesh backing features lines of the traditional uroko pattern. This protective pattern is know for its triangular designs and is said to represent the scales of snakes, fish, dragons, etc. This antique Katagami was