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Contemporary Expressions of ISEKATAGAMI

This archive presents contemporary expressions of Ise Katagami, a traditional Japanese stencil craft with a history of over a thousand years.
It features projects, products, collaborations, exhibitions, and awards that reinterpret Ise Katagami across a wide range of fields—including lighting, interior objects, textiles, ceramics, spatial design, and art installations.

By blending time-honored techniques with modern sensibilities, these works explore how Ise Katagami continues to evolve and find new meaning in contemporary life. Each entry reflects a dialogue between tradition and innovation, revealing the enduring beauty and quiet strength of Japanese craftsmanship.

A collection of contemporary works and projects inspired by Ise Katagami, showing how this traditional Japanese craft continues to evolve across design, art, and everyday life.