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A Thousand Years of Beauty: Japanese Stencil Art

Ise Katagami has been practiced for a thousand years in the Ise region. This use of stencils for dyeing kimono contributed to the "Japonism" influence on European arts around the start of the 20th century. These days, it takes on new shapes as dyed pictures, interior decorations and accessories.

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  • Originally Aired May 28, 2016
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 17, 2017 by
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  • Modified October 16, 2025 by
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