Butterfly and Genjiko Komon
Genjiko are markers in an aristocratic game of incense identification.
Small 'Edo' Size — Typical dimensions of the small 'Edo' type are 5.5” x 13.75”
Allover Composition — an allover stencil format, like stripes or check, are so densely patterned that they define the entire field.
No Reinforcement — this stencil has no reinforcement.
Subject — textile
Keywords — butterfly, edo, forbidden, key motif, komon, punched dot, samurai, textile, tie dye