Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil 

• Japanese kimono stencil Katagami
• Japanese graphic design with kanji letters
• Mulberry paper
• Silk backing
• C1900
• Approx. 119 cm long x 45 cm wide 
• Item weight: 100 grams
• Packed weight: 350 grams  
• Good condition considering its age. The ends are slightly damaged but that does not affect the design.  Wear and tear due to age.  Please see pictures carefully and bid with confidence. 
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dying textiles used for printing Kimonos. This antique Katagami was designed during the Meiji era in Central Japan. It is made of two or more layers of handmade mulberry paper laminated together and waterproofed with persimmon tannin. Katagami printing uses a technique called resist dye where a paste is applied to the fabric with the katagami before dipping in ink.  The open space on the katagami will be a negative space in the printed design. 

Shipping: Items will be shipped out Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire for combined shipping. 

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko.  In my past 18 years of living in Japan, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.