Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y655 Lakeview It is Sometsuke or blue

It is Sometsuke or blue and white

This antique Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features calligraphed text with big black Kanji letters

5 cm wide x 2

It is larger than most and in the shape of a daruma with a female face

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y655 Lakeview It is Sometsuke or blueAntique 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 no silk mesh backing features lines of the traditional uroko pattern. This protective pattern is know for its triangular designs and is said to represent the scales of snakes, fish, dragons, etc. This antique Katagami was