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Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 1 of 4

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In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
iroai_jp on Instagram: "Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books…"
Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.The techniques of katazome were intricate, and the combinations of colors and patterns were diverse. To show customers the variety of available designs and colors, artisans compiled small fabric or paper samples into a single book.Using these sample books, customers could check patterns and colors and place orders without needing to see or prepare full-length bolts of fabric.型染見本帳(かたぞめみほんちょう)– Part 1 of 4江戸時代には、型染めのデザインの参考にするために、型染めされた和紙を貼り付けた見本帳が作られました。型染めの技法は細かく、色や柄の組み合わせが多彩であっため、顧客に「どんな柄・色があるか」を見せるため、布の小さな見本をまとめた帳面が必要だったのです。見本帳を使えば、実際の反物を全部用意しなくても、柄や色を確認して注文することができました。#paperstencils #paperstencil #isekatagami #kimono #craftsmanship #japaneseculture #textile #katazome #art #design #craft #indigodyeing #indigo #型染め #見本帳 #伊勢型紙 #染め型紙 #型紙 #染織 #染色 #色合い #デザイン #模様 #文様 #テキスタイル #藍染
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Kuzufu (Textile Woven from Kudzu Fiber)

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Kuzufu is a traditional Japanese textile woven from the fibers of kudzu.

Cloth woven from kudzu fibers, called kuzufu, is known for its natural luster, lightness, water resistance, and heat-retaining qualities.
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Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns

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Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
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San-Kuzushi Pattern

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The San-Kuzushi pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.

This pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests in japan
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Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 3 of 4

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In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
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Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)

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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
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Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 1 of 4

www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...

In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
iroai_jp on Instagram: "Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books…"
Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.The techniques of katazome were intricate, and the combinations of colors and patterns were diverse. To show customers the variety of available designs and colors, artisans compiled small fabric or paper samples into a single book.Using these sample books, customers could check patterns and colors and place orders without needing to see or prepare full-length bolts of fabric.型染見本帳(かたぞめみほんちょう)– Part 1 of 4江戸時代には、型染めのデザインの参考にするために、型染めされた和紙を貼り付けた見本帳が作られました。型染めの技法は細かく、色や柄の組み合わせが多彩であっため、顧客に「どんな柄・色があるか」を見せるため、布の小さな見本をまとめた帳面が必要だったのです。見本帳を使えば、実際の反物を全部用意しなくても、柄や色を確認して注文することができました。#paperstencils #paperstencil #isekatagami #kimono #craftsmanship #japaneseculture #textile #katazome #art #design #craft #indigodyeing #indigo #型染め #見本帳 #伊勢型紙 #染め型紙 #型紙 #染織 #染色 #色合い #デザイン #模様 #文様 #テキスタイル #藍染
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San-Kuzushi Pattern
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This pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.

During the Edo period, this pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests.
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Linked Swastika Pattern (Sayagata)

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The Sayagata is a pattern composed of interlocking swastika-like forms.

Because the pattern repeats continuously without interruption, Sayagata came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and longevity.
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Carp in Design

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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.

Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
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Japanese “Komon”

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“Komon” refers to textiles dyed using stencils to create a repeating pattern of small motifs at regular intervals.

The term komon (“small pattern”) distinguishes from larger motifs, such as daimon (large patterns) and chūgata (medium patterns).
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Fan Motifs in Design – Vol.2

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Fans (Ougi) have traditionally been used in ceremonies and to stay cool during the summer.

When opened, a fan spreads out widely, which has long been seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in japan.
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Rag Weaving (Sakiori)

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Rag weaving is a plain-weave textile made by weaving strips of old or worn-out cloth into the weft.

This technique arose from the wisdom and ingenuity of people who lived largely self-sufficient lives and could not easily buy new goods.
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Mandarin Duck Motif

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The male mandarin duck is striking, with its colorful plumage, side feathers,crest.

The image of two ducks side by side came to represent a harmonious couple, and the birds’ beautiful wings were stylized into decorative patterns in japan.
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Tortoise Shell(Kikkō)Pattern in Design

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Tortoise Shell(Kikkō)pattern is a geometric design of regular hexagons that resembles a tortoise shell.

In Japanese culture, the tortoise has long been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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Carp in Design

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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.

Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
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Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)

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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
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Grape Arabesque (Budo Karakusa) in Design

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The pattern known as Grape Arabesque is a type of arabesque motif.

Decorative motifs featuring grapes developed in regions such as Greece and Rome, where grape cultivation was historically widespread.
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Chrysanthemum (Kiku) in Design
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The admiration for the chrysanthemum, which came to Japan from China, was epitomized in the Imperial Seal of the Chrysanthemum and spread throughout the aristocracy.

Over time, it became popular among samurai and townspeople as well.
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Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns

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Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
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Brown Cotton in Textiles

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There is a variety of cotton called brown cotton (chawata), which is considered close to the original species of cotton and can be found around the world—from Africa to the Eurasian continent and Central and South America.
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Design: Kiritake Hōō-mon

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Kiritake Hōō-mon is a traditional Japanese pattern featuring paulownia (kiri) and bamboo (take) with a flying phoenix (hōō).
In Chinese tradition, the phoenix was believed to live in paulownia trees and feed on bamboo seeds.
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Chidori (Plover) Motifs in Design

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The Chidori (plover), a bird that lives along rivers and coasts, has long been cherished as part of Japan’s natural scenery.
the plover has been stylized into Chidori patterns, showcasing skillful and elegant designs.