Katagami stencil with a background design of stylised hemp leaves (asa no ha).

Katagami stencil with a background design of stylised hemp leaves (asa no ha ). The hemp leaf pattern is emblematic of strong growth and has been used in this association on babies' and children's clothing. Over this pattern are undulating lines formed of wisteria blossom. The outline of the hemp leaves may be imitating a resist dyeing technique - arashi shibori . This stencil is of the chūban size class (determined by the repeat length).