Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Cherry Blossom Kanzemizu A723 fabric art Looks as though the fan

Looks as though the fan was subjected to high heat and has melt marks and some disfiguration

Tarnish on blade

A calligraphed poem is written on top of the bird

4 cm wide )

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Cherry Blossom Kanzemizu A723 fabric art Looks as though the fanAntique Japanese Ise Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this Ise katagami stencil has a horizontal design that features two motifs. One is cherry blossom flowers (sakura), the other is swirling waters (kanzemizu). This piece evokes the feeling of fallen cherry blossoms floating on