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A Very Large Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Heavy Cotton browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1930: item # 1124974
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| ca. early to mid twentieth century 64" x 56", 162.5 cm x 142.25 cm This is a dramatic and large tsutsugaki dyed furoshiki, a traditional Japanese wrapping and carrying cloth. The indigo is dyed in two tones, a rich, pale blue and deep, velvety navy blue. The centerpiece of this cloth is a hand drawn family crest or kamon, in this case mokko or so-called "melon" which is situated under a stylized roof form. In the lower, right hand corner is a pair of complex, multi-stroked kanji or Chinese character which represents a family name, Kudo. The cotton of this furoshiki is heavy and very tightly woven; the cotton yarns are probably not hand spun as the cloth shows a uniform surface feel and texture. Note the scuffs to the surface, the slight areas of indigo loss--about six flecks in all--and a small snag and hole or two on this well-used utilitarian textile from old Japan. The indigo is remarkably bright and clear and overall the furoshiki is in very good condition. Just lovely. | ||||||||||||
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