Tag: Ise Katagami

2021-07-11

I sought a beautiful paper bookmark, and I finally found it

There is something that has been bothering me. Reading is my habit. I always have some backlog of books to read, and not a day has passed without me reading some books. So some bookmarks are essential for my reading. But I often lose the bookmarks without realizing. In the case of a tassel bookmark, it sticks with a book,...

Crafts

2021-05-03

“Ise-katagami” was used for the front cover of this notebook

A traditional Japanese craft was used for the front cover of this notebook. The paper-cut maple leaves on the front cover, and the paper cut wave patterns are exactly that. They are called, Ise-katagami. Ise-katagami is the stencil paper used in the pattern dyeing of Kimono fabric. Today, this traditional pattern paper has started to be used as a decoration,...

Crafts