What Is Katazome? Stencil Dyeing Explained, and How It Differs from Hand-Painting
2026-07-03
Katazome is an umbrella term for dyeing techniques that use a carved stencil laid over fabric, applying resist paste or dye through the cut-out design. Because the same stencil can be reused again and again, it's well suited to fine, precisely repeating patterns, and it turns up across a wide range of dyed textiles — […]