Craft · No. 244
No. 244工芸材料・工芸用具
Ise Katagami
伊勢形紙
ise katagami · 三重県
Ise Katagami are finely hand-carved stencils made in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, used for dyeing kimono and other textiles. Crafted from persimmon-tannin-treated washi, they are renowned for their extraordinary precision and intricate patterns.
- Origin
- 三重県
- Category
- 工芸材料・工芸用具
- Materials
- Washi paper · 柿渋
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Ise Katagami are traced back at least to the Muromachi period, when stencil-making was already practiced in the Ise region. Centered on…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material of Ise Katagami is a laminated stencil paper called katajikami, made by layering sheets of handmade washi — often Mino washi — an…
No. IIITechniques
Ise Katagami production is broadly divided into papermaking and carving stages. Carving employs four principal techniques suited to different pattern…
No. IVClimate
The Suzuka area enjoys a warm, humid climate moderated by sea breezes from Ise Bay. This steady ambient humidity is well suited to processing washi an…
