All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1440538 (stock #J608)
Yuki-boshi (snow hat) made of weed and from Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku district. It is said it was worn by "matagi", a hunter. It has fragments of washi dyed with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for waterproof. The second half of the 19th to early 20th century. In good condition. 45cm x 50cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1800 item #1440263
The end of the Edo period omijyofu indido dye hemp kasuri child kimono of charming pattern of treasure.There is no stain. There are two small holes in the sleeve. , but they don't stand out. It is a very delicate jyoufu hemp and is the best children's kimono. A hand-embroidered amulet is attached to the back. The silk waist straps on a white background are all original. It was carefully communicated and stored. I recommend it to your collection...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1436718 (stock #13371)
Han-gappa (short jacket) made of kuzdu-fu whose wefts are kudzu fiber and warps are cotton. Kudzu is one kind of leguminous plant. The collar is made of imported wool. Han-gappa made of kudzu-fu was worn in summer and other ones with lining was for winter. The design of the straps show it was made after Tenpo era (1830∼1844)in Edo period, according to the "Kinsei Fuzoku-shi" Buttons are made of the horn of the water buffalo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1435373 (stock #13363)
Cotton Wa-sarasa produced in Kyoto, called Kyo Sarasa. The word "Sarasa" means cotton cloth with designs which are hand-painted, woodblock printed and copper plate printed, Those sarasa cloth were brought by trade from India, Europe, Persia (Iran), Java etc. in 16th and 17th century. Cotton with colorful and exotic design fascinated Japanese people, especially tea ceremony masters and rich civilians...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1435288
It is Japanese antique Tsutsugaki yogi cotton kimono textile dyed with natural indigo Edo Period (1830-1867). The big Uchiwa (japanese washi fan) and family crest are very impressive. A Cotton is a thick hand-spun item and wonderful hand-spun cotton with a warm feel. There are indigo fading in several places. There are repair marks in several places, but overall the condition is good. It is the largest size among Tsutsugaki textile items...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1800 item #1435282
This is Japanese antique Hikeshi Hanten (fireman coat)used in the Edo period.( 1830-1850) of natural indigo dye cotton. It is a very nice cotton hand spun with warm hands. It is drawn with Tsutsugaki and with natural indigo dye. There are slight stains, but they are not noticeable. There is a slight rubbing mark. The state can be worn well. Length 93 cm / 36.6inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 127.5cm / 50.1inch Box.F
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1434973
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton Shonai Sashiko noragi boro hanten jacket. A slightly thin indigo-dyed cotton cloth with two threads in one, and hand sashiko. Cotton cloth is a thin hand-spun cotton. It is an item around the end of the Meiji era...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1433663
This ia a Japanese antique Thick handspun & natural indigo dye katazome long fabric of meiji era . It's a One-sided change Checkered pattern. There are some light stains. There is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size::Length::164cm( 64.5inch) Width:: 34.5cm( 13.5inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1433547 (stock #13345)
Sample book of fragments which are mostly hand-spun cotton with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and also has ramie and hemp with kasuri pattern and bashofu with katazome. It has about 80 different fragments. In good condition. The second half of the 19th century. 8cm x 24cm x 3cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1432952 (stock #13340)
Futonji or shikimono (carpet) made of many pieces of hand-spun cotton cloth except for the lining. Most of pieces are vegetable indigo dyed and some with chawata (natural brown cotton)It has some holes and mending patches. Late 19th to early 20th century. 120cm x 130cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1431525
This is Shonai Sasiko made in the Edo period. This is an item made by Sashiko craftsmen during the Edo period. And it is a very rare design sashiko. This is the work clothes that a wealthy merchant had as one of his daughter's wedding supplies. The front side is dark indigo dyeing. The back side is a blue color called hanada. There are almost no traces of use and it is in good condition. You can wear it and enjoy it...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1431284 (stock #13325)
A pair of tabi with sashiko which is made of white cotton cloth. In good condition but has some stains (washed). Late 19th to early 20th century. L:23cm W:10.5cm H:16cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1431236
This is a Japanese antique tsutsugaki of indigo dye of shika odori Traditional dance Ornament. This has light stains and small holes.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size:Length:152cm( 59.8inch ) Width:: 27cm(10.62inch) shika (Deer) dance is a traditional dance that has been handed down in the Nanbu territory of the Edo period and the Mutsu territory of the Date clan, that is, around the present Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. There is something in com...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1431141 (stock #13322)
Furoshiki with tsutsugaki auspicious motif, sho-chiku-bai which are pine, bamboo and plum blossoms. It is made of hand-spun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo and colored with pigments. In good condition but has a hole (2cm x 5mm) which is mended and pigment in plum blossoms is faded. Late 19th to early 20th century. 130cm x 142cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1430403 (stock #13312)
Samurai's kaji-haori (jacket), mune-ate (breast pad) and ate (ornament in the back waist) and all pieces have Tomoe kamon (three-way family crest). The ground fabric is not sure, looks mixture of cotton and wool and the lining is cotton European print. There were many massive fires in Edo in 17th and 18th century. Edo government organized the fire prevention system by samurai and then by civilian firefighters (hikeshi) later...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1430200 (stock #13003)
Two pieces of asa kaya cloth (hemp mosquito net. Warps and wefts are hand-plied and vegetable indigo dyed. Faded indigo blue and good condition. Late 19th century. 34cm x 2m80cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1429965
Japanese Antique Kesa Cloth (Buddhist Priest's Vestment) made with prized brocade displaying the crest of the Tokugawa shogunate and framed with a rare purple and gold silk brocade with red accents. The "triple hollyhock" mon belonged to the Tokugawa feudal military government of Edo Japan (1600-1868).

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1429595
Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. The silk brocade of this kesa is a pale orange color and finely woven with colorful designs of dragons in clouds. The silk is Imperial Chinese, as shown by the five clawed dragons. Lined with dark blue silk.

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. Meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed f...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1428170
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Antique Japanese textile decorated with a design of tea ceremony utensils. Small items such as a bamboo ladle for water (hishaku), a container of charcoal, cups, a tea whisk (chasen), a container for water (mizusashi), and other items surround a large central image of a portable iron tea kettle (kama) and brazier (furo). This design in done using a paste resist and indigo dye. A lovely blue color in four panels sewn together. 5 tabs at the top suggest it was used for a curtain similar to a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1426707 (stock #13290)
Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. The crest is hand-drawn by tsutsugaki technique. It has sashiko on the four corners. In excellent condition except for a cut (1cm) in the crest. The second half of the 19th century. 135cm x 137cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1424386
This is a antique silk tsutsugaki dye child kimono With auspicious designs from the Edo period, treasures are delicately and carefully drawn. And the crane and turtle are very charming. There is a light discoloration. There is one small damage, but not noticeable. size:104cm x 87cm (40.9" x 34.2")
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1421092
It is the design of Ryuo Shikai. The figure that protects sea fishes from evil is represented by dragons and anchors. This is a very rare firefighter Sashiko jacket. And it has a very large size. The condition of the painting is in very good condition, as it is rarely used.  In this item, the anchor is drawn large in the center to calm the anger, and the octopus and fish at the gate of Ryuo are very attractive. In Japan, anger and anchor are expressed with the same pronunciation, so the expr...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1421054
This is tsutsugaki & handwriting fireman's cotton coat sashiko hanten coat of a splendid firefighter of the late Tokugawa period of the Edo era(1800-1867). This is a very advanced technique. And the entire surface is stitched with sashiko. The lining is indigo dyed. Song dynasty in the early 12th century Water Gate Break is a famous scene in "Suikoden". Chou Jun, who appears in Chinese biography stories, has the best swimming talent among biographic characters and is famous for breaking e...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1420780
This is a Japanese antique indigo dy sakiori noragi hanten of paper, Hemp, cotton. It is an item from the Edo to Meiji era. This item was made in Sado region of Japan. It is a wonderful sakiori noragi haten, which is woven with very finely twisted indigo dye, hemp yarn and paper twist. The rubbing of the thread due to use has a warm touch. And the indigo dye lumps seem to look into the very beautiful sea. It does not stain or damage. Very good condition. Size:Length:84cm / 33.0inch :: C...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1420088
This is a Japanese edo antique indigo dye silk katazome child kimono of ise- lobster pattern.There is a light stain, but not outstanding.It has no damage. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Recommended for your materials and collections. Size:Length:63cm / 24.8inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 62.5cm / 24.6inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1800 item #1418744
This is Japanese rare edo hand shibori (Tie-dye) & Hand embroidery and Natural safflower dyeing silk kimono. This shibori and embroidery technique is wonderful, very luxurious and beautiful kimono. The cranes around and the flying cranes are very charming. There is no stain, but there are parts where the embroidery is slightly off. But overall it is in good condition. This kimono is from the Edo period.(1800-1850) Size:Length:160cm (62.99inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 122cm (48.0i...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1418742
This is Japanese antique rare Edo era yuzen dye Hand-painted dye and Hand embroidery kimono. It is a gorgeous and beautiful kimono with an excellent design of dahlia, chrysanthemums, nadeshiko, running water, roses, and hagi flowers. There is a fading discoloration in the flower pattern over time. However, there is no damage and overall it is in very good condition. This kimono is from the late Edo period.(1850-1869) This kimono is an unlined kimono that is worn outside of winter. Yuze dye ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1800 item #1418282
Japanese antique edo(1800-1830) indigo dye silk kosode gosyyotoki pattern kimono of tsutsugaki and embroidery. Although there is light discoloration, there is no damage and it is in very good condition overall. Kimono with no lining, worn in spring and autumn. size::Length:155cm(61.0inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 122cm (48.0inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1417161 (stock #13256)
Beautiful Okinawan uchikui which is a furoshiki (wrapping cloth) with cherry blossom design. The dye technique is tsutsugaki and bingata-zome which is traditional Okinawan dyeing technique adding colorful vegetable color or pigment. Uchikui is dyed with either tsutsugaki or katazome (stencil-resist-dye). Uchikui is used for not only wrapping but also covering gifts. This uchikui is two panels sewn together. Wefts are choma (ramie) and warps are cotton. Uchikui has same family crest in the last p...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1417077
This is a Jaoanese antique edo (1863) silk tyosennishiki uchishiki textile.There is discoloration and damage due to slight rubbing.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size: Length 128 cm (50.3inch) Width 182 cm (71.6inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1414897 (stock #13248)
Noren made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable dyed (probably kakishibu) and all hand-sewn. It has "Yotsume" family crest. In excellent condition. The second half of the 19th century. 122cm x 126cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1411497 (stock #13206)
Kappa (cape) which was called "hikimawashi" or "maru-gappa" in old days. It is made of cotton with warp kasuri checker board pattern on one side and cotton stripes on the other side. It was worn on the occasion of travel over kimono. It has wool collar, probably imported. The word "kappa" came from Portuguese "capa". The Portuguese first came to Japan in 17th century. This collar also shows the influence of the western fashion design. The second half of the 19th century. Partly sewn by machine. ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1411493
This is a Japanese antique old meiji era silk weave Gorgeous gorgeous maru obi SASH Belt textile. It is a very good condition.It does not have a stain and the damage. It is Japanese Grass fence, flowers and leaves pattern. It weave a lot of threads of the gold to a Black ground and am luxurious very beautifully. As for it, both sides are the same patterns.It can enjoy both sides. The dough is strong, I recommend it for Table decoration and dress, bags, shoes and patchwork materials. size:Length...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1411169 (stock #13200)
Pilgrim's sodenashi made of hand-spun cotton with writhings which are the name of the pilgrim, the year (Meiji 5, 1871) etc. The places of pilgrimage is Saigoku Sanju-Sansho (33 holy places in the west) which are for worship of Kannon and the oldest places of pilgrimage. Those are located in Kyoto, Osaka, Gifu, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama. The cloth in the back is also hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. In excellent condition. 45cm x 57cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1700 item #1409488
This is a Japanese anrique natural Dyed with vegetable dye beautiful hand embroidery kakesita obi of Mid-Edo period(1780-1800). There are a lot of thin stains over time. There is no damage. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size:Length:348cm / 137inch Width:: 55cm / 21.6inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1408884
This is a Japanese antique edo era silk tsutsugaki natural indigo dye yuzendye fukusa textile of (iseebi)Lobster and wave pattern. Ise Lobster was drawn very precisely. It is a tsutsugaki dye and Yuzen dyeing of hand-drawn dyeing There is a slight pale discoloration. There is a small hole in the lining safflower-dyed silk. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size:Length:47.5cm / 18.7inch Width:: 47.5cm / 18.7inch