Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Floral Snowflake Yukiwa A746 carved 昭和六十三年 Showa

昭和六十三年 Showa

Japanese Wooden Lacquered Set of Chopsticks w/Wood Box

Showa 51 or 1976

This is usually made of wood and is firmly held together by two thin metal plates or wires called Taga

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Floral Snowflake Yukiwa A746 carved 昭和六十三年 ShowaAntique Japanese Ise Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this Ise katagami stencil is a beautiful example of the traditional snowflake design (yukiwa). Yukiwa is a positive symbol that represents snow falling and nourishing plants with water to guarantee good harvests. This particular