Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Matsukawabishi Pine Bark 4Y664 straight line This vintage Japanese hanging scroll

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a red rising sun at the top and a calligraphy of a poem at the bottom

Sometimes they are more cylindrical but they are made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf tea)

Item weight: 1282 grams

7 cm long x 51 cm wide

Design: Red cross and Anchor

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Matsukawabishi Pine Bark 4Y664 straight line This vintage Japanese hanging scrollAntique 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 a bold, traditional matsukawabishi pattern. This pattern is said to resemble the scales of pine tree bark. It is a very old pattern and symbolizes longevity. This antique Katagami was