Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y655 Lakeview Some small tears on edges

Some small tears on edges

It is larger than most and in the shape of a daruma with a female face

It is a grassy green color on the outside with a white and blue inside

5 cm wide x 2

Surface crack

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Uroko Triangle Snake Scales 4Y655 Lakeview Some small tears on edgesAntique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with no silk mesh backing features lines of the traditional uroko pattern. This protective pattern is know for its triangular designs and is said to represent the scales of snakes, fish, dragons, etc. This antique Katagami was