This listing is for a decorative image taken from a vintage Japanese katagami stencil, suitable for framing.  It is not part of the original stencil - it is a copied image, machine-cut, on thick art paper. See below for how these traditional stencils were designed, cut by hand and used to pattern Japanese textiles.

This is the hollyhock crest of the Tokugawa shogunate, a powerful symbol of authority, stability, and rule that became synonymous with Japan's Edo period. The crest is prominently featured in the television series Shogun, where it visually reinforces the Tokugawa family's dominance and the political gravity of the shogunate.

Your purchase includes only a sheet of the katagami art and a contrasting piece of cardstock to place behind it. You can choose black or white and 8" x 8" square or 8"x 10".

Photos show examples of how a carefully chosen piece of kimono fabric placed behind the crest adds depth, texture, and cultural resonance, allowing the colors and patterns of the textile to animate the design and transform into a layered work of art. 
The last photos give suggestions for framing. 

8" x 10" or 8" x 8", machine-cut on 90lb art paper. Available in black or white.