Waves
Pictures by The stencil cutters of Japan
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Curling breaking waves roll across the cover in deep navy, taken from a Japanese katagami stencil cut in the 1800s for dyeing cloth. Waves were among the most loved stencil designs, and their ceaseless motion was read as strength and perseverance. For someone who keeps going.
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From the stencil cutters of Japan / WAVES / Katagami, a paper stencil for dyeing cloth, Japan, 1800s / Breaking waves (nami) were among the most popular stencil designs; their ceaseless motion is read as strength and perseverance. / Printed in one colour, as on the dyed cloth.
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