Antique Japanese Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Katazome Chidori Plover Bird A845 senkousashi The wood's natural knots and

The wood's natural knots and grain are accentuated by a glossy medium-brown varnish and wear from decades of use

At the center of the cup

Lacquer cracking in center of base basket

Item weight: 395 grams

Antique Japanese Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Katazome Chidori Plover Bird A845 senkousashi The wood's natural knots andAntique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this katagami stencil features a flock of plovers (chidori). These birds are a timeless motif in Japanese traditional art and literature and symbolize perseverance, safety, and family. This antique Katagami was designed during the