Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A690 Pink Tsugaru-Nuri lacquer

Tsugaru-Nuri lacquer

Abstract design made of short lines

15 cm wide x 45 cm tall

Yubisuji lines (finger lines) are outside of the bowl

beveled rim

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Kikko Hexagon Shell A690 Pink Tsugaru-Nuri lacquerAntique 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