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"Melon Crest" Katagami Art

"Melon Crest" Katagami Art

Oda Mokku Crest

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  • One-of-a-kind
  • Sourced from Japan

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 image features a large family crest often referred to as a "melon" crest in English but is called odauri or oda mokku in Japanese.  It is associated with Oda Nobunaga, a ruling samurai who is credited with trying to unite Japan back in the 16th Century. Its soft yet structured form conveys balance and strength, blending approachability with disciplined authority.

Each piece includes a card stock backing in either black or white, ready to display or frame. 

For an additional $5, we will include two pieces of vintage kimono fabric that you can choose from to place behind the stencil. Fabric choices are intentionally a surprise and chosen by us to best complement the artwork.

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.

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Condition: Excellent
Fiber: Artist Paper
Technique: Machine Cut
Colors: Black, White
Motifs: Melon Crest

SKU:0325katartMelonB

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