Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Karakusa Chrysanthemums 4Y499 yellow 9 cm long x 12

9 cm long x 12 cm wide x 9 cm tall

Colored a glossy chocolate brown with lovely wood grain on display

5 cm wide x 5 cm tall

Item Weight: 151 grams

5 x 22x 35

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Karakusa Chrysanthemums 4Y499 yellow 9 cm long x 12Antique 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 is decorated with large boldly blooming chrysanthemums (kiku). The background uses the traditional pattern called karakusa (winding plant). It stands for longevity and prosperity and is commonly used on