Japanese Meiji Phoenix Hitoe Obi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #763043
18-20

The phoenix, emblem of peace, shimmers in shades of yellow, blue and purple on both sides of this Meiji era silk obi. A background pattern in cream and brown provides a counterpoint to the colorful birds and flowers. This is a "hitoe" obi, which means it is woven and unlined, meant to be worn during the hot Japanese summers. Hitoe obi were made in varying widths and lengths and in either single or double layers. This one, at 12-3/4 feet long and nearly 13 inches wide is exceptionally large for a... Click for details

Furoshiki, Wrapping Cloth, Indigo dyed, Sashiko quilted

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #762072
LE-36

Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth), Indigo-dyed with reinforced sashiko-embroidered corners. Additional center reinforcement panel. A few areas of repair mending and some small holes (please see detail images.)Early 20th Century. 79"(201cm) x 74"(188cm.) The contemporary image of furoshiki brings to mind a pleasantly printed small cloth the size of large handkerchief, used for wrapping one's bento (lunch box) or a small gift when visiting a friend. It is rare these days to see this type of furoshiki whi... Click for details

1870s Japanese Boy's Belly Apron handwoven tie-dyeing

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #759693
#10

This is Haraate ( belly protector ) worn by a boy. Made with handwoven, indigo tie-dyed cotton in 1870s. It measures 52.5cm ( 20 1/2" ) in length and 53cm ( 21" ) in width. There are a few holes.

Very Fine Ko Omote Noh Mask, Meiji-Taisho

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #759277
057

Meiji-Tasho period, wooden, signed, “Ko Omote” Noh mask. This mask was designed so that slight adjustments in the position of the head can express a number of emotions (such as fear or sadness) due to the variance in lighting and the angle shown towards the audience. 20/14cm.

Katazome Futonji, Stencil-Dyed Bed Cover, Chrysanthemum

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #759184
LE-24

Katazome Futonji, Stencil-dyed Bed Cover. Chrysanthemum Pattern. Four-panel indigo-dyed cotton bed cover with pattern of chrysanthemum flowers and leaves. Good condition with some tears, including a 19” vertical tear (see photos.) Top cover only, no wadding or backing. Ca. late-1800’s, early Meiji Era. W.52”(132cm) x L.66”(168cm.) Futonji, bed covers, were a common bridal trousseau item in feudal and early-modern Japan. They may have been made by the bride before marriage (in very rural areas... Click for details

E-Gasuri (Picture Kasuri) Futonji; Ikat Bed Cover,Japan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #759174
LE-29

E-Gasuri (Kasuri) Futonji, Picture Ikat-woven Bed Cover; Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. Four-panel kon (dark-blue) indigo-dyed cotton bed cover, woven with e-gasuri (picture) ikat technique creating images of Otafuku (goddess of happiness & mirth) and Plovers, squares, and crosses. An excellent example of the picture ikat tradition of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture on the north end of Kyushu Island. Top cover only, no backing or wadding, good condition. 7” (18cm) tear to one end of cloth. Ca. 1900... Click for details

Kasuri Futonji; Indigo, Ikat Woven Bed Cover, Japan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #759172
LE-30

LE-30 Kasuri Futonji, Ikat-woven Bed Cover. Three-panel kon (dark-blue) indigo-dyed cotton bed cover, woven with kasuri technique creating patterns of squares (well frames) and crossed points. Top cover only, no backing or wadding, very good condition. Ca. 1900. L.66”(168cm) x W.39”(99cm.) Futonji, bed covers, were a common bridal trousseau item in feudal and early-modern Japan. They may have been made by the bride before marriage (in very rural areas,) or more likely commissioned by the bride’... Click for details

Kasuri Futonji; Indigo, Ikat woven Bed Cover, Japan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #759161
LE-33

Four-panel kon (dark-blue) indigo-dyed cotton bed cover, woven with kasuri technique creating patterns of squares (well frames.) Top cover only, no backing or wadding; good condition, minor repair to one corner. Ca. 1900. L.54”(137cm) x W.52”(132cm.) Futonji, bed covers, were a common bridal trousseau item in feudal and early-modern Japan. They may have been made by the bride before marriage (in very rural areas,) or more likely commissioned by the bride’s family. The bed cover was often decora... Click for details

Shibori Crabs: Amagi, Kyushu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #756690

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century 52" x 47 1/2", 132 cm x 121 cm This very deeply blue indigo dyed futon cover--most likely recombined from a kimono or yukata--shows two very animated crabs amid young bamboo, under a rain of white dots, all dyed in the shibori technique. The cotton of this piece is very nicely home spun and hand loomed and feels wonderful in the hand. The indigo is dark yet clear; the rendering of the crabs is fantastically good: pay special attention to the de... Click for details

Japanese Antique Textile Katsugi Kosode Edo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #755256
5107

This is a short silk katsugi ( a head veil ) which is remade from kosode ( short-sleeved kimono in Edo era ) with beautiful embroideries partly with gold threads. Embroideries are in excellent condition whose motifs are Torikabuto-a hat worn at a traditional dance which models on a head of a phoenix, Sho-a traditional Japanese wind instrument and maple leaves. This one had originally white figured silk satin ground and dyed with natural indigo later. It has some mosquito holes, blurs and patina... Click for details