Flower - Traditional Japanese Stencil

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Product Description:

This was an amazing find. They are from the 昭和 showa period . The showa period is from 1926-1989 but these are at about 25-30 years old . This is called 型紙 or katagami. This is a stencil that was used to make kashigata (for more information on kashigata please see below). This is really gorgeous! The shape is that of a kamon which means a family crest (which crest we dont know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one. The stencil measures about 7.8 x 6.5 cm.

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