Japanese Antique Folk Textile Asa Katazome Han-juban

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #810503
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This is an asa katazome ( stencil-resist-dyeing ) han-juban ( short under kimono ). It has Edo komon ( fine patterned katazome which was developed in Edo period ) lining in the back. In good condition except for a hole ( 1cm x 0.5mm ) in the right front and a rip ( 0.5mm ) under the back collar. Late Meiji or Taisho period ( ca. 1900s~1920s ). 57cm x 59cm 22"1/2 x 23"

Japanese Antique Folk Textile Cotton Shibori Han-juban

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #810499
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This is an Asamai shibori han-juban ( short under kimono ) made of handwoven cotton dyed with natural indigo. Asamai is a region in Akita prefecture in Tohoku ( north-east ) district. It has beautiful tie-dyed cotton lining in the back of the collar. In excellent condition. Late Meiji or Taisho period ( ca. 1900s~1920s ). 88cm x 68cm 35" x 27"

Japanese Silk Fukusa with Crane and Turtle, late Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #810369
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Early 1900 Japanese silk fukusa featuring a turtle and a crane. Techniques used to create this wonderful fukusa are sumi-e hand painting, yuzen resist dying, some embroidery, and gold foil couching. On the reverse is red rinzu silk with crane and mons motif. Two original tassels are still intact at the bottom. There is a small cluster of tiny gray spots by the crane, see last photo. Otherwise, in very good condition/excellent, it measures 25” wide x 27” high.

Antique Japanese Fukusa, Eight Views of Omi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #810102

Japanese silk fukusa, a gift cover with the design of the "Eight Views of Omi", embroidered on satin, early to mid 1800s. 26" wide x 27" long.

The Eight Views of Omi were first thought to have been written by Konoe Masaie in 1500. Kanoe found similarities in the scenery around Lake Biwa (Shiga, near Kyoto) to the Chinese Lake Dongting area which was depicted in the "Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers". The... Click for details

Meiji Indigo Tsutsugaki Cover With Longevity Symbols

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #810014
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This large dramatic Japanese folk textile futon cover (“futongawa” or “futonji”) is made from 100% home spun cotton sewn together lengthwise and then decorated with rice paste resist dye designs in shades of white and light blue on a dark blue indigo ground. Meiji period, late 19th century. The bold designs has been skillfully hand drawn and decorated with several auspicious symbols of longevity: the crane, tortoise and shochikubai. In the center of the cover is a family crest (“mon”) of falcon ... Click for details

Antique Silk Kesa, Japanese Buddhist Priests's Robe

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #809941

Antique silk Kesa, an outer garment worn by Japanese Buddhist priests, cotton liner, late Edo to early Meiji period. Dimensions: 76 1/2" x 43 1/2"

Japanese Antique Textile Boro Fragment of Futon Cover 1

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #809865
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This is a fragment of boro futon cover which is made of handwoven and indigo dyed cotton cloth. It has many layers in the center part. Meiji period ( 1868~1912 ). 56cm x 43cm 22" x 17"

Japanese Buddhist Priest's Kesa, Edo Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1837 VR: item #809861
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A rectangular Buddhist monk's robe made in patchwork technique, originally arranged in seven main rows. Columns: cream colored brocade silk with design of foamy waves and fishes. Dividing bands and border: brown silk brocade with Chinese style cloud pattern. Additional patches (shiten and niten): made of blue brocade with design of flowers and taihu rocks. Lining: replaced orange synthetic fabric. Condition: One column, shiten and niten missing. Fabric partially brittle, some tears and tiny hole... Click for details

Japanese Antique Textile Jofu Kasuri Man's Kimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #808831
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This is a jofu white kasuri kimono. Jofu is a fabric woven of choma (ramie) threads which are handspun and handwoven. This is a warp kasuri. In good condition except for some patina. Late Meiji or Taisho period ( ca. 1900s~1920s ). 128cm x 142cm 50" x 56"

Japanese Boy's Formal Kimono Hand-painted Silk

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #807432
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This Japanese formal boy's kimono is elegant enough to decorate any walls of home (or office). The kimono is made from silk (both exterior and interior) and it is beautifully hand-sewn. The "scene" on the kimono is hand-painted like 'sumi-e' painting and it depicts auspicious pine trees and plum blossoms. You will also find a minimum amount of lovely hand embriodary over the plums and the pines on the back (please see the detail photos). The bottom hem is lightly quilted according to the trad... Click for details