Japanese Antique Textile Boro Futon Cover

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #768867
8543

This is an amazing old boro futon cover. Light blue part is asa ( linen )and the cords are attached to tie the both rims. Instead of cotton, it was filled with rice straw as cotton was luxurious in that time and rice straw was very warm. All mending patches are hand woven and natural indigo dyed cotton, so this one can be trace back to Meiji era ( 1868~1912 ). 188cm x 156cm 74inch x 61inch

Japanese Tsutsugaki Happi or Jacket, Meiji - Taisho

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #768097
TX54

DESCRIPTION: A completely hand sewn tsutsugaki happi, or worker’s jacket, of thick indigo-dyed cotton, the design executed with the tustsugaki technique of using a rice paste resist in the dying process. Prominently featured on the back is the employer's crest, which companies used as an early form of advertising. The full neck and shoulder areas are lined in handspun cotton, dyed light blue. Dating from the Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th C.), this jacket is in absolutely wonderful condition... Click for details

Japanese Antique Textile Bolt Of Asa Kaya Fabric

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #768075
8538

This is a bolt of asa kaya fabric woven in mid or late 19th C ( Late Edo or Meiji ). It has a few tiny holes and chafes but mostly in good condition. 34cm x 960cm 13inch x 31ft6inch

Meiji Silk Fan Motif Maru Obi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #767712
15-82

A silk brocade maru obi from Japan's late Meiji Period is covered along both sides of its nearly 13-foot length with fans, each one decorated with flowers and leaves of symbolic significance. The green silk has the soft, lustrous surface that gives antique obi their unique appeal. Brocaded on the fans, adding touches of silver, rust, dark green and light green on the medium green background, are plum blossoms, pine needles, bamboo stalks and fall leaves, all associated with the seasons and long ... Click for details

Japanese Antique Textile Asa Kaya Tokimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #765820
8526

This is a piece of asa kaya ( linen mosquito net ). Asa kaya with stripes are rather rare. In good condition. Late Meiji or Taisho era ( ca 1900s~1920s ). 36cm x 320cm 14" x 8ft

Japanese Antique Textile Akaso Asa Kasuri Kimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #765023
8536

This is a woman's summer kimono made of a kind of asa, called "akaso". It is warp and weft kasuri. In excellent condition. Taisho era ( ca. 1920s ). 124cm x 143cm 49" x 56"

Japanese Antique Mingei Textile Karakusa Futon Cover

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #764047
8534

This is a beautiful and elaborate cotton futon cover which is hand woven and katazome ( stencil-resist-dyeing ). Dyed with natural indigo and gray and beige color added. It has nice thick texture. In excellent condition except for a few mending patches in the back. Meiji era ( 1868~1912 ). 132cm x 168cm 52" x 66"

Japanese Textile Boro Futon Cover

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #763352
8523

This is a boro futon cover with many kinds of colorful cotton pieces which are katazome ( stencil-resist-dyeing ), kasuri, stripes and so on. In good condition. Ca 1900s~1920s. 186cm x 224cm 6ft x 7ft4"

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