Katazome-shi 142 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" Not all papers are stocked

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the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand

and colour

"Katazome-shi" literally means stencil-dyed papers

fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

Katazome-shi 142 Size:Half Sheet - 18 x 24" 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