Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A711 Lakeview green and dark brown on

green and dark brown on top and a reddish orange mouth

Stable shape

Item weight: 561 grams

The spout is decorated with gold foil

stains on the back

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A711 Lakeview green and dark brown onAntique 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 hatch marks at the center of each hexagon. This