100 Japanese Stencil Designs

The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of 104 exquisite stencil designs, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication.

Versatile collection of 276 exquisite Japanese stencil designs — clouds, birds, butterflies, bamboo, plum and cherry blossoms, geometrics, more. Royalty-free illustrations are ideal for modern decorative and graphic needs.

"One relatively neglected aspect of Japanese art has been the highly skilled, delicate work of the Japanese stencil-cutter. These fragile designs, hand cut in stiff paper with long thin knives and fine punches and reinforced with strands of silk, were used to print on silk and cotton. A large collection of these stencils is reproduced in this volume, together with charming descriptions of materials and methods."--Publisher.

Graceful designs from one of the world's rich art traditions. Delicate and decorative, the 168 stencil motifs depict lush florals, exotic birds, graceful butterflies, marine life, geometric figures, and filigree work.

Beautifully rendered for coloring, these unusual designs were originally hand cut by Japanese artisans. Sixteen drawings — depicting carp, cranes, butterflies, flower baskets, and more — will delight colorists of all ages.

53 original, full-size stencils on traditional Japanese art subjects: dragons, florals, fans, butterflies, Samurai warriors, Geisha courtesans, and more. Introduction.