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Abstract Hexagons

1 pp

Multiple wisps of lines carved out form abstract hexagons. The three-pronged shape represents the pattern of a tortoiseshell, which represents longevity and good fortune. It was also popular on Samurai armor.

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Abstract Japanese Naval Flag Motif

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Abstracted Japanese naval flags in the shape of pine-bark lozenges are alternating with another Japanese symbol using a chrysanthemum and two characters. Silk threads are added to support the stencil structure.

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Abstract Landscape and Lanterns

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This asymmetrical landscape is created with two sets of circles created by the hole punching technique. One side is jagged and unrefined while the other side creates a smooth geometric shape. Between the landscapes is a negative space that is lit up with lanterns, big and small, and two crests decorated with flowers and a third crest with a little chicken.

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Abstract Maple Leaf Motif

1 pp

Maple leaves (kaede or Momiji) are a popular topic in Japanese poetry. They appear as far back to the oldest anthology in "man'yoshu," dating back to the 8th century AD. There are twelve different species known in Japan. This stencil depicts dramatic leaves that resemble a firework something else brilliant.

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Abstract Motif

1 pp

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

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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

1 pp

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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Abstract floral and bar d

1 pp

9.7 x 17.7 cm (3 13/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

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Abstract autumn grass motif

Abstract blossoms and kanoko pattern

Abstract checkered pattern

Abstract floral and bar d