Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Beach Shells Turtle Bird 4Y468 stripe 5 cm L x 19

5 cm L x 19 cm Wx 11 cm T

One of the Seven Lucky Gods

word on the box lid: Traditional crafts

box: 27 cm wide x 6 cm tall

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Beach Shells Turtle Bird 4Y468 stripe 5 cm L x 19Antique 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 is decorated with beach scene that includes various seashells, flying birds, spiny seaweed, and a traditional turtle image (with the long tail it is called "minogame" and is a symbol of longevity). This