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Kanzemizu (flowing spiral water) pattern stencil
‘Kanzemizu’ (flowing spiral water) pattern was widely used on Katagami during the Edo period (1780-1867).
Nejiri (twisted) pattern
Nejiri incorporated many patterns including water wheels, leaves, the Qinghai wave pattern,and chrysanthemums.
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) pattern
The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) pattern in this Katagami is indicative of Hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
‘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.
‘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).
‘Fukura Suzume’ (round and puffy Sparrow) and bamboo katagami stencil
The combination of bamboo and sparrow is often seen in kimono of the Edo period (1603-1867).
‘Hanabishi’ (diamond-shaped flower) katagami stencil
'Hanabishi' (diamond-shaped flower) pattern is a design of four flower petals in a diamond shape.
’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.
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) and Chou (Butterfly) katagami stencil
'Sakura' (Cherry Blossom) pattern has been favoured by Japanese since the Heian period (794-1185).
“Araiso” (water climbing) (by Carp) pattern katagami stencil
A Japanese katagami stencil depicting carp in water.
“Fukiyose” (Leaves drifting in the wind) katagami stencil
"Fukiyose" (Leaves drifting in the wind) pattern symbolises "gathering happiness".
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) katagami stencil
'Sakura' (Cherry Blossom) pattern has been favoured by Japanese since the Heian period (794-1185).
‘Sakura’ (Cherry Blossom) pattern powdered with snow rings, with vine stripes and ‘Aoi’ (Hollyhock) leaf pattern
'Sakura' (Cherry Blossom) pattern has been favoured by Japanese since the Heian period (794-1185).
‘Oho Nami’ (Great Wave) katagami stencil
The pattern of this Katagami relates to 'Oho Nami' (Great Wave) in the late Edo period (1780-1867).
‘Tessen’ (Clematis)
'Tessen' (Clematis) design pattern is often similar to Karakusa pattern designs.
‘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).
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).
Large and small “Tessen” (Clematis) flowers design
"Tessen" (Clematis) pattern was popularly used in the costumes of
“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.
Bamboo and ‘Fukura Suzume’ (round and puffy Sparrow) katagami stencil
The combination of bamboo and sparrow is often seen in kimono of the Edo period (1603-1867).
Matsuba (Pine needles) stencil design
Matsuba (Pine needles) pattern symbolises longevity and perseverance, just like the enduring pine.
“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.
Rabbits, Lambs and Mice
This is a design in two parts for a dress silk by the Silver Studio from around 1935.
Gazelles and Trees
This design was made to be printed on linen damask and was part of the 'Gazelle series'.
Katagami stencil with an all-over design of chrysanthemum heads
Katagami stencil with an all-over design of chrysanthemum heads.
Stencil with geometric design of shokkō containing hanabishi and kumo shibori
The outline of the geometric pattern imitates a tie dye technique - ori-nui shibori.
Katagami stencil depicting hollyhock (Asarum caulescens) leaves
Katagami stencil depicting 'hollyhock' ( Asarum caulescens ) leaves.
Katagami stencil depicting cockerels perched on drums tsuzumi and hens against a background of vegetation.
Katagami stencil depicting cockerels perched on drums tsuzumi and hens against a background of vegetation.
Katagami stencil with a pattern of opposing undulating vertical line (tatewaku) and scrolling vines (karakusa) or waves emanating from the tatewaku
Katagami stencil with a pattern of opposing undulating vertical line (tatewaku) and scrolling vines (karakusa) or waves emanating from the tatewaku.
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.
Katagami stencil with a hexagonal and triangular pattern.
Katagami stencil with a hexagonal and triangular pattern.
Katagami stencil with an all-over pattern possibly depicting highly stylised sparrows
Katagami stencil with an all-over pattern possibly depicting highly stylised sparrows.
Katagami stencil depicting cranes in flight amongst pine branches
Katagami stencil depicting cranes in flight amongst pine branches.
Katagami stencil with an all-over pattern of scattered ginkgo leaves
Katagami stencil with an all-over pattern of scattered ginkgo leaves.
Katagami stencil depicting tatewaku – lines undulating in opposing directions formed of wisteria blossom
Katagami stencil depicting tatewaku - lines undulating in opposing directions.
Katagami stencil patterned with undulating lines against a diagonal grid
Katagami stencil patterned with undulating lines against a diagonal grid which is used to create alternating bands of positive and negative patterning.
Katagami stencil of cherry trees seen through stylised cloud/ mist with a ground patterning of blossom
Katagami stencil depicting cherry trees seen through stylised cloud/mist.
Katagami stencil with roundels against a background of fine stripes and undulating lines.
Katagami stencil with roundels against a background of fine stripes and undulating lines.
Stencil with undulating lines
A fine mesh of silk - 'itoire' is sandwiched between the layers of the stencil paper and has been used to hold the stencil structure - see
Katagami stencil depicting flower buds or fruit against a background of fine dots.
This stencil is of the sansun okuri or koban size class (determined by the repeat length).
Katagami stencil depicting fans and cherry blossom floating in a stream
Folding fans are an auspicious motif representing the unfolding of the future or of good fortune in their opening.
Tiger lilies and orchids
This design for a printed textile was created by Frank Price, one of the Silver Studio’s best designers, in 1935.
Birds, deer and geometric shapes
This is a design for a woven or printed textile by the Silver Studio in 1959.
Abstract Celtic knotwork pattern
This is a design for a textile by the Silver Studio from around 1900.
