Katazome-shi 018 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" Not all papers are stocked

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Many of the patterns contain highly symbolic imagery

such as cranes for long life and plum blossoms and pine boughs for beauty and longevity

For this reason

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

Katazome-shi 018 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" Not all papers are stocked"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and