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Yutan, Covering Cloth, Indigo Dyed Cotton browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Textiles: Pre 1910: item # 403343 Please refer to our stock # T-24 when inquiring.
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| Indigo dyed (aizome) cotton "yutan", or covering cloth, stencil dyed with family crest of pine boughs flanking a "koto bashira", the bridge of a koto musical instrument. L.150cm (59") x W.129cm (50"). Such textiles were commissioned for use as bridal dowry pieces and covered the items taken to the new bride's home. The family crest may have been that of the bride's or groom's family, or possibly a combination of the two, depending on the rank or status of the families. Textile dyers in Southwestern Japan (current day Yamaguchi Prefecture) were known for their craft skills in producing these items. | ||
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