#katagami

Fantastic Edo-komon kimono created by national treasure Rokutani Baiken, with an allegory pattern for "Peace" showing doves flying above people and buildings.

Edo komon is a type of kimono with itty-bitty-small patterns. Those are set on fabric using Ise-katagami (paper stencils, made waterproof with persimmon juice) and nori (paste/glue​ made from glutinous rice or wheat flour), and fabric is then dyed before washing the glue away.

A guide to Japanese Katagami designs

Kamo Mizuho

Seigensha Art Publishing, Kyoto 2020, 334 pages, ills colour & bw, 11x15 cm, pb, Japanese, ISBN  9784861527753

euro 23,50

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Katagami stencils are made by treating handmade Japanese paper with fermented persimmon tannin and are carved in a stunning variety of designs, which are mainly used for dyeing kimono fabric. This book includes around 180 examples selected from a collection held by Kyotech, whose predecessor company, founded in 1933, was the largest producer and seller of katagami in Kyoto. Discover the rich inventiveness of the Japanese aesthetic through dozens of motifs ranging from seasonal themes such as plum blossoms and dragonflies to basic patterns of stripes and arabesques. Many are shown together with ukiyo-e prints which incorporate similar designs or patterns.

06/06/21

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We’re offering sets of 9 usable sections from 9 different katagami as well as full-sized stencils good for larger projects or framing.  Discounted for one week -prices start at $39.

Katagami（Dyeing Stencil） Japan 　型紙　江戸時代末期から明治時代