Carp in Waves
Pictures by The stencil cutters of Japan
Two spotted carp push through swirling waves in this navy design taken from a Japanese katagami, a paper stencil cut in the 1800s for dyeing cloth. An old legend tells of a carp that swam up a waterfall and became a dragon, so in Japan the carp stands for strength and perseverance. For someone facing a challenge who needs to know you believe in them.
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From the stencil cutters of Japan / CARP IN WAVES / Katagami, a paper stencil for dyeing cloth, Japan, 1800s / In a Chinese legend a carp that swims up a waterfall becomes a dragon, so in Japan the carp stands for strength and perseverance, and carp streamers fly on Children's Day. / Printed in one colour, as on the dyed cloth.
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