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Ise Katagami Paper Book Box [Peony] Scarlet

Ise Katagami Paper Book Box [Peony] Scarlet

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Production area: Mie Prefecture

Dimensions:
・(Width) 145mm
・(Depth) 195mm
・(Height) 43mm

Materials:
Main body: Fir
Inner lining: Suede fabric


・This product is made from natural wood. Fir is a soft material that is prone to scratches and dents, and as natural wood, it will change color over time.
・The colors in the photographs may appear different from the actual product depending on your screen display.
・The accessories shown in the sample photographs (accessories, watches, postcards, pens, etc.) are not included with the product.

A document box adorned with Ise katagami created by skilled craftsmen's techniques. This decorative box combines the vitality of life force with elegant and sophisticated ornamentation. Use it to organize your desk by storing memo pads, pens, and other writing instruments. Store your everyday accessories to enhance your daily mood and lifestyle.

This document box features a lid-type design. It can also be stylishly displayed on walls like a fabric panel.

【Peony】
The luxurious king of flowers, the peony symbolizes "happiness," "wealth," and "nobility." Additionally, the character "dan" in peony means the elixir of immortality, thus also representing eternal youth and longevity. The peony karakusa pattern, which combines peonies with arabesque designs, has been cherished since the Muromachi period. This design motif of flowers connected by vines expresses the beauty of strong bonds between people and the sacredness of connection.

【Fir】
As an evergreen tree also used for Christmas trees, the fir maintains its green color throughout winter and is considered a symbol of "life force." It is also said that the essential oil components of fir have the ability to eliminate unpleasant odors.
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The History of Ise Katagami

While there are various theories about the origins of Ise katagami, it is said that during the Edo period, stencil dyeing was used for samurai ceremonial dress called kamishimo, and as the small pattern designs became more intricate, the stencil paper technique developed. With the protection of the Kishu domain, stencil paper merchants organized trading guilds and traveled throughout the country to sell their products, leading to the nationwide spread of Ise katagami.

Ise Katagami Techniques and Production Process

There are four types of traditional carving techniques: kiri-bori (awl carving), tsuki-bori (push carving), hiki-bori (pull carving), and dougu-bori (tool carving). Usually, each craftsman works as a specialist in their respective carving activities.
The production process involves creating a design sketch, carving the master pattern, copying the master pattern, and then proceeding to carve the transferred design.

Examples of Ise Katagami usage

Ise-katagami refers to stencil paper originally created with patterns carved out for the purpose of dyeing designs on kimono. Its aesthetic appeal and design have captivated audiences overseas, and it has been widely incorporated into fashion, interior design, and various other products and projects.

Ise Katagami

Ise katagami is produced in the Shiroko, Teraie, and Ejima districts of Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.
To create Ise katagami, Mino washi (Japanese paper) is coated with persimmon tannin, then layered alternately in vertical and horizontal directions to increase strength, and coated again with persimmon tannin to create the base paper. Using carving knives, artisans hand-carve kimono patterns and designs into this base paper to create the stencils.