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Chrysanthemums and karahana
A Japanese katagami stencil with an open pattern of chrysanthemums and karahana (conventionalised flowers known as 'Chinese flowers').
depicting wisteria sprays against a background of flowing water
A Japanese katagami stencil depicting wisteria sprays against a background of flowing water.
‘Oho Nami’ (Great Wave), ‘Hyotan’ (Gourd) and ‘Suehiro’ (spreading out like an open fan) katagami stencil
The pattern of this Katagami relates to 'Oho Nami' (Great Wave) in the late Edo period (1780-1867).
‘Oho Nami’ (Great Wave) katagami stencil
The pattern of this Katagami relates to 'Oho Nami' (Great Wave) in the late Edo period (1780-1867).
Chrysanthemums, wine jars, wine cup on waves of the sea
The pattern of this Katagami relates to folklore.
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) with chequered pattern katagami stencil
This Katagami is high quality and is considered to be made during the first golden age of Katagami business - 1753 to around 1852.
Naturalistic floral shapes with motifs from Japanese katagami stencils
This design is a strange mixture of Western and Japanese motifs.
Tessen (Clematis) and Chou (Butterfly) katagami design
This Katagami has ‘Gara boshi’, cut out signs, indicating that it is part of a set, usually two, called ‘Nimai-gata’.
Ine (Rice plants) or Inazuka pattern (Bundle of rice plants) Katagmi stencil
This katagami features a pattern representing the hope that autumn will bring a bumper harvest.
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) pattern
The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) pattern in this Katagami is indicative of Hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
‘Komochi-Fuji’ (wisteria) inside the ‘Bundou’ (Balance weight) surrounded by ‘Botan’ (Peony)
Katagami stencil depicting ‘Komochi-Fuji’ (wisteria) inside 'Bundou' (Balance weight) surrounded by 'Botan' (Peony).
‘Kiku’ (Chrysanthemum) with the rain pattern
Katagami stencil depicting chrysanthemums, an autumnal flower, combined with a rain pattern.
Aoi (Hollyhock) Sakura (Cherry Blossom) and Chou (Butterfly) katagami stencil
Aoi (Hollyhock) pattern is one of the typical classic patterns in the Heian Period (AD 794-1185), and can often be seen in the costumes and furnishings of the court nobility of that period.
‘Botan’ (Peony) and ‘Chou’ (Butterfly) second katagami stencil
This Katagami has ‘Gara boshi’, cut out signs, indicating that it is part of a set, usually two, called ‘Nimai-gata’.
‘Botan’ (Peony) and ‘Chou’ (Butterfly) first katagami stencil
This Katagami has ‘Gara boshi’, cut out signs, indicating that it is part of a set, usually two, called ‘Nimai-gata’.
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) katagami stencil
'Sakura' (Cherry Blossom) pattern has been favoured by Japanese since the Heian period (794-1185).
Matsukawabishi pattern with a square rhombus in ‘Urumi-gata’ style
The pattern of this Katagami relates to 'Matsu' (Pine) and "Matsu No Ki" (Pine tree) in the late Edo period (1780-1867).
Firefighting group of ‘Hauchiwa’,’Hikeshi Banten Kakuji’ and ‘Hikeshi Daimon’
The pattern of this Katagami was designed for dyeing fabrics (clothing, flags etc.
Butterflies against a background of tied bunches of wisteria
Chou (Butterfly) is one of the most popular patterns in Japanese culture, often seen on Japanese Kimonos and textiles.
“Koi” (Carp) climbing waterfall
Katagami stencil depicting carp curled into roundels against a background of water, possibly a waterfall.
Cotton sample
Japanese blossom, chrysanthemums and butterflies are here interspersed with 'mon' style roundels.
Nejiri (twisted) pattern
Nejiri incorporated many patterns including water wheels, leaves, the Qinghai wave pattern,and chrysanthemums.
‘Oimatu’ (Old pine tree) and ‘Mokume’ (Grain) design
This Katagami pattern features the 'Oimatu' (Old pine tree) and 'Mokume' (Grain), which gained popularity in Ukiyo-e Kimonos from around 1830 (end of Edo) to 1880 (early years of Meiji).
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom), ‘Fukura Suzume’ (round and puffy Sparrow) and bamboo katagami stencil katagami stencil
'Sakura' (Cherry Blossom) pattern has been favoured by Japanese since the Heian period (794-1185).
Red wallpaper sample
This chinoiserie wallpaper was designed by George H Willis, probably for Allan, Cockshut & Co.
katagami stencil featuring a design of three cranes, bunches of stylised flowers in front of a background of curved shapes
A Japanese katagami stencil featuring a design of three cranes, bunches of stylised flowers in front of a background of curved shapes.
Katagami stencil depicting sparrows in flight amongst the branches of a pine tree.
A Japanese katagami stencil depicting sparrows in flight amongst the branches of a pine tree.
’Kiku’ (Chrysanthemum) and ‘Tessen’ (Clematis) katagami stencil
’Kiku' (Chrysanthemum) pattern is widely loved as an auspicious pattern because of the beauty and fragrance of the flower.
Wisteria and butterfly patterns incorporated with Waritsuke Mon
‘Waritsuke Mon’ (or ‘Mie-Goushi’), is a repeating geometric diamond pattern and characterized by an easy-to-understand and neat pattern.
Japanese fans, chrysanthemums, roundels, fretwork
A wallpaper probably intended for use as a dado paper from around 1890.
‘Tessen’ (Clematis)
'Tessen' (Clematis) design pattern is often similar to Karakusa pattern designs.
“Kawari Mimasu-tsunagi” (Variation for three overlapped squares) pattern
This "Kawari Mimasu-tsunagi" (Variation for three overlapped squares) pattern shows three different sized squares representing a large, medium and small masu or square sake cup, incorporated with stripe patterns.
“Asa-no-ha” (Overlapping hemp leaves) katagami stencil
The hemp plant was known to grow rapidly and straight, Asa-no-ha pattern was often added to children's garments to encourage their healthy growth.
Design for decoration of door and wall
Very few of the Silver Studio's designs for whole schemes of interior decoration survive.
“Araiso” (water climbing) (by Carp) pattern katagami stencil
A Japanese katagami stencil depicting carp in water.
Large and small “Tessen” (Clematis) flowers design
"Tessen" (Clematis) pattern was popularly used in the costumes of
Katagami stencil with an all-over design of chrysanthemum heads
Katagami stencil with an all-over design of chrysanthemum heads.
Export Katagami stencil depicting roundels, composed of pairs of phoenixes, on a background of kumi kikko (interlaced hexagons)
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil depicting animals against a ground of matsukawa bishi (stylised pine tree bark motif)
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with an all-over design of stylised foliage linked into a diagonal lattice. The design may also reflect overlapping ovals which represent shippō (gems representing the Seven Treasures)
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a design of peonies, a flower used to represent Spring, on a background of shippō (linked circles)
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a design of roundels composed of pairs of phoenixes over a background of manji (swastikas), a Buddhist auspicious emblem and used to represent virtue in the Japanese tradition, within diamonds
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a design of carp in water The imagery of carp in rough water is used to represent advancement or achievement
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a design of cranes with paulownia leaves and flowers scattered over a background of geometric fretwork designs including swastikas (manji ) – a Buddhist auspicious symbol used to represent virtue in the Japanese tradition
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a design of phoenixes and peonies against a background of weave patterning
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil depicting ducks or geese and flowers against a background with a weave pattern. The border has a geometric design of angular spirals
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.
Export Katagami stencil with a square grid design containing examples either of Taoist treasures – shippō (gems representing the Seven Treasures) and crossed scrolls, or of flowers
Katagami known as Export Katagami, were produced only in the Meiji Period, and were never intended to be used as Katagami for the purpose of dyeing fabrics in Japan.