Bamboo at Stream Reversing Zig Zag

Small 'Meiji' Size — Typical dimensions of small 'Meiji' type are 7.75” x 13.5” or 8.75” x 13.5”

Reversing Ground Composition — in a reversing ground stencil the pattern is composed from fields of opposite technique; light forms are carved into dark field which is then mirrored by dark forms suspended in light field. Often the two elements make a large overall pattern like a diagonal stripe.

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

Subject — flora

Keywords — bamboo, bold, meiji, reversing, silk, stream, stripe, stylized, zig zag