Katazome-shi 046 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" and regenerates annually

and regenerates annually

The fibres in Arashi are coarse and variegated

Smooth as glass on one side

Size: 24 x 38"

Many of the patterns contain highly symbolic imagery

Katazome-shi 046 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" and regenerates annually"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