Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Background Vertical Lines 4Y656 zen Tears in silk backing (repaired/held

Tears in silk backing (repaired/held together with tape)

Packed weight: 1252 grams

It is also used in tea ceremonies and Buddhist ceremonies

for general display

6 cm long x 14 cm tall opening 3

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Background Vertical Lines 4Y656 zen Tears in silk backing (repaired/heldAntique 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 vertical lines around blocked out sections. This piece is likely a background for a floral pattern. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji