Fūryū mongata kiriyō (Elegant crest-shaped cuttings)

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Fūryū mongata kiriyō ["Elegant crest-shaped cuttings"]

[Creator unidentified].

[Tōkyō: Zenba Dankyō, Meiji 27 (1894)?].

Four booklets on cutting kamon (crests) from folded paper, bound in one. Monkiri ("crest-cuttings") could be made by cutting out a desired template from issues such as these, laying it on top of a piece of paper which had already been folded in the way shown, and cutting out the black area. When the section that was cut out was unfolded, a delicate and interesting shape would be revealed. This process would explain why there are so few examples in databases - the use of the issues required their destruction. This pastime, at its heart a type of origami that allows folded paper to be cut, is now generally referred to as kirigami. Monkiri is also believed to have been taught to students at terakoya schools. 

Four issues bound in one koyori karitoji volume, presumed complete, on double leaves, traditional East Asian binding style (fukurotoji). Original wrappers a little worn and with some wormholes. A few marginal manuscript notes, wormholes, and folds. 2; 2; 2; 2 leaves. 12 x 16.8 cm.

Fūryū mongata kiriyō (Elegant crest-shaped cuttings)
Price: $280.00 (USD)