"Irises" Katagami Art • Kyoto Kimono

This listing is for a decorative image taken from a vintage Japanese katagami stencil, suitable for framing. It is not part of the original stencil - it is a copied image, machine-cut, on thick art paper. See below for how these traditional stencils were designed, cut by hand and used to pattern Japanese textiles.

This piece of art features four irises, the flower associated with early summer in Japan and symbolizes purity, strength and protection.

Each piece includes a card stock backing in either black or white, ready to display or frame.

For an additional $5, we will include two pieces of vintage kimono fabric that you can choose from to place behind the stencil. Fabric choices are intentionally a surprise and chosen by us to best complement the artwork.

Photos show examples of how a carefully chosen piece of kimono fabric placed behind the crest adds depth, texture, and cultural resonance, allowing the colors and patterns of the textile to animate the design and transform into a layered work of art.
The last photos give suggestions for framing.

8" x 10", machine-cut on 90lb art paper. Available in black or white.