Katazome-shi 131 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” are stored in bolts

are stored in bolts

such as tea tins

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

The base paper is a combination of kozo and sulphite and the pigments used are fade resistant resulting in a strong

Katazome-shi 131 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” are stored in bolts"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