Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu)
Dimensions:
H x W: 31.3 × 39.8 cm (12 5/16 × 15 11/16 in.)
Mat: 35.6 × 45.7 cm (14 × 18 in.)
Type:
textile designs
Katagami
Object Name:
Katagami
Made in:
Japan
Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Unique and abstract patterns created using the shibori cutting technique are used for tie-dyeing these motifs use organic imagery from nature. Two of the patterns depict floral designs while the other two consist of organic and irregular shapes. The background is covered with komon. Residual yellow stains appear mainly on the bottom two patterns as well as a little on the top right pattern.
