Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire)
Type:
textile designs
Katagami
Object Name:
Katagami
Made in:
Japan
Date:
late 19th - early 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Butterflies appear on an abstract variation of water. Lines with loops and swirls produce the suggestion of running water. The stencil is significantly damaged on the right side.