Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Floral Pattern 4Y687 kukai sides of lid

sides of lid

There is a green felt pad on the bottom to prevent scratching other surfaces

silver flower clasp

Kanji on the box lid: 5 out of 20 servings

Packed weight: 419 grams

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Floral Pattern 4Y687 kukai sides of lidAntique 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 clusters of small, simple flowers (likely chrysanthemums). This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji (1900) in Central Japan. It is made of