Butterflies and Chrysanthemums on Stripes

Small 'Edo' Size — Typical dimensions of the small 'Edo' type are 5.5” x 13.75”

Dark Ground Composition — in a dark ground stencil, the page is dark and lines and forms are cut away to appear light in the printing.

Silk Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with silk threads woven specifically to this pattern inserted between two sheets of carved paper.

Subject — fauna

Keywords — edo, graphic line, modern, reversing, rich textures, silk