[片喰紋] Katabami



This stencil features katabami [片喰紋]. Katabami is a type of oxalis plant, and are seen as a symbol of vitality, as they don’t die even if they are stepped on.

Katabami are a common motif for Japanese crests. You can see some common crest designs here.

This particular stencil has a charming sewn in thread repair on one of the lower sorrel leaves.

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