Katagami Stencil From Japan

This was an amazing find. They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old . This is called "型紙" or "katagami". This is a stencil that was used to make "kashigata" (for more information on "kashigata please see below).

This is really gorgeous! The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil F37 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil A104 by VintageFromJapan

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Katagami Stencils for Kashigata Mold Making 型紙 菓子型

Katagami Stencils for Kashigata Mold Making 型紙 菓子型

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This was an amazing find. They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old . This is called "型紙" or "katagami". This is a stencil that was used to make "kashigata" or "菓子型" (for more information on "kashigata please see below).

This is really gorgeous! The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

This one is made from paper-but not flimsy normal paper....this is wonderful thick Japanese paper and it is in fabulous condition.

This stencil could be used but it would also be fabulous framed and hung on a wall.

The stencil measures about 9 x 9.5 cm.

Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon UU by FromJapanWithLove

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This was an amazing find. They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old . This is called "型紙" or "katagami". This is a stencil that was used to make "kashigata" (for more information on "kashigata please see below).

This is really gorgeous! The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

This one is made from paper-but not flimsy normal paper....this is wonderful thick Japanese paper and it is in fabulous condition.

This stencil could be used but it would also be fabulous framed and hung on a wall.

The stencil measures about 9 x 9.5 cm.

Vintage Japanese Stencil Flowers Leaves Kimono Katagami in Showa Period

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This was an amazing find. This is called "型紙" or "katagami" stencil. This is a stencil that was used to make "kashigata" (for more information on "kashigata please see below).

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old .

Katagami are made of multiple layers of thin mulberry paper which are bonded with a glue extracted from persimmon, which makes a strong flexible brown coloured paper.

This katagami was used for "katazome" which is the method of dyeing fabrics (kimonos) using a stencil and a resist paste. The resist paste was made with rice flour and when dyed, the dye didn't adhere to the areas covered with the paste. It was an inexpensive way to make all-over patterns similar to a woven cloth.

Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil C9 by VintageFromJapan on Etsy

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This was an amazing find. They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old . This is called "型紙" or "katagami". This is a stencil that was used to make "kashigata" (for more information on "kashigata please see below).

This is really gorgeous! The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Plum Blossoms Flower Stencil B91 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil B80 Flower by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Kimono Katagami by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil B42 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon UU by FromJapanWithLove

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Japanese Stencil Katagami Flower Fan by VintageFromJapan

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Japanese Stencil Kimono Katagami Showa Period by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil A35 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Katagami Tsuru by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Katagami Tsuru by VintageFromJapan This stencil measures about 61 x42.5 cm. It will be carefully shipped rolled in a tube.

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Kimono Katagami Showa Period Plant by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Kimono Katagami Showa Period Pine by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon U by FromJapanWithLove

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Vintage Japanese Kimono Stencil Katagami Dots in Showa Period by VintageFromJapan

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