Katazome-shi 117 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” Look closely at the pattern

Look closely at the pattern of this delicate

thick and strong

rich colours

In Japanese Akebono means 'dawn' and after seeing these delicate

these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul

Katazome-shi 117 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” Look closely at the pattern"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