Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A690 Meiji 14 cm long x 11

14 cm long x 11

Some light discoloration and staining

Item weight: 594 grams

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Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A690 Meiji 14 cm long x 11Antique 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 the traditional hexagonal pattern called kikko or kikku. It represents a turtle's shell and symbolizes longevity and strength. This one has small crosses at the center of each hexagon. This