Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Uroku Scales 4Y586 red Kanji word: 宝人Takato

Kanji word: 宝人Takato

Packed weight: 1055 grams

Kanji on the lid inside: Memorial

Imperfections inside

Japanese lacquered Shikishi paper display board

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Uroku Scales 4Y586 red Kanji word: 宝人TakatoAntique 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 silk mesh backing features the traditional uroku or scales pattern. Uroku is said to resemble the scales of a snake or fish. It's a pattern used to symbolize protection. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid