Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Nadeshiko Carnations A722 zodiac Meiji era 1897

Meiji era 1897

kanji meaning: Exhibition or  fair

56 cm long x 45 cm wide

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Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Nadeshiko Carnations A722 zodiac Meiji era 1897Antique 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 simple horizontal design of full blooming carnations (nadeshiko). Nadeshiko are said to symbolize maternal love. They are also associated with simple and pure beauty of Japanese women. This