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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

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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

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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

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

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Abstract floral and bar d

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9.5 x 17.3 cm (3 3/4 x 6 13/16 in.)

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Abundance (Design for Lunette, Equitable Building, New York)

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Project for a painted lunette in the old Equitable Building, New York City. Two women, recumbent, symmetrical to the axis. They hold cornucopias in their arms and support festoons with their hands. "ABVNDANTIA" written on a tablet in the bottom center.

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