Katazome-shi 131 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" was developed in Japan during

was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867)

or mitsumata fibres

making them ideal for covering books and boxes

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

Many of the patterns contain highly symbolic imagery

Katazome-shi 131 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" was developed in Japan during"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