Katazome-shi 018 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" and decorated by hand

and decorated by hand

The inner barks of three plants

and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice)

handmade paper makes for a truly beautiful pattern

Each sheet is formed

Katazome-shi 018 Size:Full Sheet - 24 x 36" and decorated by hand"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