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Abstract Motif

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Curved lines and tiny spots overlap each other to create this abstract and playful motif. Silk threads support this mostly negative spaced stencil.

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Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border

2 pp

4.4 x 3.7 x .8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 5/16 in. )

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Abstract Wave Motif

1 pp

Abstract waves are decorated with tiny punch carving on edge as well as thin strips.

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Abstract Zig Zag Motif

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Sharp, jagged zig-zags create this abstract pattern. Many of the points are bent and damaged. The silk threads are also in disarray.

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Abstract autumn grass motif

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Tall autumn blades of grass form a natural motif. Amongst the linear design show half of the stalk decorated with the grass fruit. This stencil may resemble a feather motif as well.

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Abstract blossoms and kanoko pattern

1 pp

Thread suspension (itokake), also known as thread links (kanoko) patterns involves sewing thread directly through the paper to hold a dot in the center of the motif. The dot is held in place with four threads. This technique was popular during the Edo period and died out around the mid-twentieth century. The abstract blossoms resemble family crests in the form of a maple leaf. Silk threads have be

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Abstract checkered pattern

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The abstracted checkered pattern is symmetrical down the middle. Each end, which contains longer rectangles, is decorated with jagged edges. Silk threads are added to support the stencil structure.

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Accessories

3 pp

H x W (a): 16.5 × 45.1 cm (6 1/2 × 17 3/4 in.)

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Ace of Clubs

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Ace of Clubs playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Male figure depicted in outline in elaborate military costume. He wears wide boots with spurs, voluminous pants, an armored vest, cape, and a feathered hat. A sword at his hip. The black club symbol integrated into his armor at center.

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Ace of Diamonds

1 pp

10.4 × 7.1 cm (4 1/8 × 2 13/16 in.)

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Ace of Hearts

1 pp

10.4 × 7.1 cm (4 1/8 × 2 13/16 in.)

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Ace of Spades

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One of Spades playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Female figure depicted in outline in a church interior, wearing a nun's habit with a rosary hanging from her waist. She kneels and clasps her hands in prayer, her eyes cast down; an open book and crucifix at left. The black spade symbol is depicted upside down, occupying the space of her neck and chest. Within it, a small whit

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Abstract Motif

Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border

Abstract Wave Motif

Abstract Zig Zag Motif

Abstract autumn grass motif

Abstract blossoms and kanoko pattern

Abstract checkered pattern

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Ace of Clubs

Ace of Diamonds

Ace of Hearts

Ace of Spades