Caption

Katagami dyeing stencil for bedding decoration; pattern: karakusa tendril with large peony flowers; karakusa (pattern), flowers; Japanese katagami stencil; 20th century, Japan; height 32.0 cm, width 41.5 cm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_432

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.4Mb (8.1Mb) / 16.5in x 12.4in / 4937 x 3707 (300dpi)

Keywords

Katagami dyeing stencil bedding decoration pattern karakusa tendril large peony flowers flowers Japanese katagami 20th century Japan height 32.0 cm width 41.5 cm dark rectangular surface fills image repeating ornamental floral pattern drawn across pattern features group large stylized layered petals several buds curving vines pointed leaves small sprigs rendered lighter contrasting line color background predominantly dark brown nearly black decorative lines petal details light cream off-white edges slight irregularities worn spots muted brown tan shades.