Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Vertical Tatewaku Lines A708 beads Insect damage on the back

Insect damage on the back (top part)

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The front side is a matte beige with a crackle pattern and a dark gray top border with silver

Some characters: 福寿 fukuju happiness and longevity

25 cm thick

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Vertical Tatewaku Lines A708 beads Insect damage on the backAntique 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 features a vertical, continuous traditional Japanese wavy line pattern called tatewaku. Tatewaku represents steam lifting into the sky and symbolizes rising above and overcoming hardship. This antique