Blossoms, birds, waves, and autumn leaves — these are just a few of the enchanting patterns found on Japanese kimono. Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design highlights the ...

Paper stencils used in the traditional Japanese "Edo Komon" dyeing technique are spread before Tomita Sen-Kogei Co. President Atsushi Tomita at a workshop in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Dec. 10, 2021.

Gazing upon artworks using kappazuri , an innovative Japanese stencil printing technique, similarities can be seen with Japan’s rich tradition of ukiyo-e woodblock printing. Others might ...

Yuichi Hirose is one of a small number of craftsman trained in Edo Komon, a centuries-old technique of dying material using stencils. CNN values your feedback 1.

Join us on a journey to explore the time-honored craft of tenugui making. Learn about stencil carving, traditional chusen dyeing, and the careful attention to detail that transforms plain cloth into ...