It is a thick indigo dyed cotton noren that looks like a very nice folding screen of Taisho era. It is a very auspicious pine, bamboo, plum and crane, turtle design. There is a faint fading part, but overall it is in very good condition. On the far right is the name and date of the orderer for this noren. There is a family crest of the house. This noren has 12 panels sewn together. Size::Vertical length:170cm (66.9inch) / Widt:398cm (156.6inch)

Antique Japanese cotton yogi, sleeping kimono for a woman. Thickly padded and decorated with a paste resist and red family crest. More paste resist characters on the front collar. Lined with a dark indigo-dyed cotton.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 50" high x 50" wide

Japanese cotton hanten made of indigo-dyed cotton for a child. Decorated with a paste resist design of joyful, spinning pinwheel-like motifs. A large red character on the back and four more in white on the front collar.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 25" high x 38" wide

Antique traditional robe of the Ainu people of northern Japan. Attush (attusi) fabric was made of the inner fibers of elm tree bark (ohyo). The bark was harvested by the men but refined and woven by the Ainu women. This robe is edged with dark indigo-dyed cotton cloth. The back of the neck of the robe is sewn with a bit of lighter blue cotton fabric with a white paste resist pattern.

Age: late 19th/early 20th century

Dimensions: 54" high x 58" wide

This a rare yosegire patchwork kimono is original from the Edo period. The safflower-dyed board pattern is cherry blossoms. The safflower dyeing on the sleeves and waist is a pattern of squeezing, butterflies and waves. The hem has a very impressive ichimatsu and goose pattern. Very high tech shibori and stencil dye. All are dyed with natural dyes. There are some stains, but they are not noticeable. There is one small hole. it is in very good condition. Recommended for your collection...

Japanese antique indigo dye shubori (Tie-dye)cotton child kimono.There is a light stain, but there is no damage and it is in good condition. size::Size:Length:68cm(26.7inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:70cm (27.5inch)

It is a Tattered boro noragi of indigo dyed hemp that is very charming in the Meiji era.It can be enjoyed wearing both sides.Size:Length:88cm (34.64inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 97cm(38.18inch)

It is kasuri ikat ramie choma kimono of the original indigo dyed of the meiji era. It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. It is a very auspicious pattern of pine, bamboo, plum and fan.Size:Length:142cm (55.9inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 126cm ( 49.6inch)

Antique Japanese Buddhist temple banner made of silk and woven with gold gilt paper weft (ginran or kinren) in a dynamic design of a pair of water dragons each facing the center where a burning pearl (woven with silver leaf) floats on a golden cloud. Dragons and pearls together in Buddhist art symbolize the endless cycle of transformation. The flaming pearl is one of the Eight Treasures and represents pure intentions as well as the sacred wish-granting pearl of the Buddhist faith...

A hatasashimono is a flag worn by samurai since the Warring States period on their armor to show their existence and affiliation on the battlefield. It was also necessary to instantly distinguish between enemies and allies in battle.There is a stain, but there is no damage. Mori is a Japanese clan who was a samurai and a Chinese clan. His real surname is Mr. Oe. The family crest is three stars per character...

This is a Very rare in the Edo period Asamai-shibori textile.It's handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. The texture of this thick indigo-dyed cotton has the characteristics of the Edo period. Shibori thread remains in several places. There is no stain. There is one small hole. The lining has brushed cotton and is double-layered. Size:Length:124cm(48.8inch ) / Width: 86.0cm(33.8inci)Box.D

This is a Japanese antique Echigo jyofu Hemp Akita region. It is a Benihana(Safflower dyeing ) Katazome child Kyogen costume from the Edo period.It is a set of kataginu and hakama. Children's Kyogen costumes are very rare. There are a few light stains and a few very small holes. But overall, it's in very good condition. Recommended for your antique collection. Size::Kataginu : width 50cm / length 54.5cm :: Hakama width 61cm: length 77cm

This is a Japanese antique child kimono of natural indigo dye hand Yuzen-dyed on handspun, in Edo period. There is a slight slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There are very light stains and small repair marks, but it is inconspicuous, undamaged and in very good Recommended for your antique collection. ::Length:98cm(38.5inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:86cm(33.8inch)

This is a Japanese antique child kimono hand Yuzen-dyed on handspun & natural hemp safflower-dyed fabric, from the Edo period. There is a slight slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage and it is in very good condition.Size::Length:99cm(38.9inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:93cm(36.6inch)

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye and Bengala dye hemp-Umakake Tsutsugaki-type dyeing. A very impressive and charming pattern of wheel crests, treasure balls and checkers. There is a slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage. It's in very good condition. Size:Length:440cm(173.2inch) / Width:67cm (26.3inch)

This is a umakake japanese antique hemp tsutsugaki & katazome textile of Amaryu - dragon Edo Period. Rain is said to bring blessings to the earth, and in the past it was considered auspicious. Among the dragons that have been worshiped since ancient times as spirit beasts, There is a dragon called "Amaryu". This rain dragon is said to be the dragon that controls the rain. It was said that this rain dragon would rain as a proof that God had bestowed grace...

It is a hemp umakake tsutsugaki type dyeing of handspun & natural indigo dyeing in the Edo period.It's a very charming pattern of family crests, treasure balls, arabesques and moving waves. It's long, so you can easily decorate it by folding it in half in the middle and hanging it on a stick. Folded in half and has the same pattern on both sides, you can enjoy both sides.There is　light stain, but there is no damage. it's in very good condition...

It is a hemp umakake tsutsugaki type dyeing of natural indigo dyeing and multicolor pigment dyeing in the Edo period. It is a very charming pattern of mimasu family crest, and dragon scale and swirl. The triangular scale pattern is also called the dragon scale. The triangular scale pattern also has the meaning of warding off evil.It's long, so you can easily decorate it by folding it in half in the middle and hanging it on a stick...

This is a Edo Natural Indigo Vermillion-pigment hemp Umakake Tsutsugaki with triangular scale and Hannya – Nomask and stars and family crests pattern. It's a very rare design. The triangular scale pattern is also called the dragon scale. The triangular scale pattern also has the meaning of warding off evil. are slight repair marks and light stains...

This is a Edo Period Child kimono of Hemp Indigo dyeing Kasuri Echigo-jyofu. Chinese phoenix, butterfly, cherry tree.It is a very beautiful indigo dyed linen. It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. Size:length99cm ( 35.8inch) / Width:99cm (38.9inch)

This is hemp Umakake used in Iwate for meiji period.A cover for horses at weddings and festivals. As for this, hemp is spun by hand and is thick. This item is dyed twice from the front and back. It needs to be dyed so that both sides do not shift, and it is dyed with a very advanced technique. An impressive, vibrant and beautiful item of pine, peony and waves. Recommended for room displays and collections of ntique textiles...

Antique Japanese bandori, peasant's woven back pad for carrying heavy loads...

This is a Fusube-kawa (Smoked leather) wallet from the Edo period(1800-1867). Fusube-kawa is a leather that smokes the ground black with the smoke of pine needles and leaves a white pattern. The pattern is expressed by collecting samples of Fusube-kawa type dyeing. It is a valuable item to know a part of Fusube-kawa crafts in the Edo period. Wealthy people in the Edo period put koban (gold coins) in this wallet. People in the Edo period carried this wallet in the tummy of a kimono, so a cloth wa...

This is a Japanese antique silk furoshiki textile. It is a rare furoshiki of the Edo period dyed with safflower, purple dyeing, indigo dyeing, hand-painting, and squeezing. It was made by hand in Kyoto and kept in a safe place. A connection pattern that is a metal fitting included in the horse's mouth. It has the meaning of a talisman that protects you from illness and accidents. It is a very auspicious design that has been used since the Heian period. All are dyed from natural plants. There are...

This is a japanese antique silk Child furisode kimono of the Meiji era. It's a very auspicious pattern of fairy dogs(otogiinu), snappers, chrysanthemums, toy boxes, cranes and more. It is also used during the New Year and Hinamatsuri. It is a very cute and gorgeous children's kimono. A fairy dog is a pair of male and female dog decorations. It's a box, and you can put amulets, toys, makeup tools, etc. inside. It is also called a dog box. As the "Komainu" of the shrine shows, dogs are believed...

It's a rare pattern of ayagata, treasure, plum and maple. It is handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. Hand-spun and soft to the touch is a characteristic of the Edo period. There is a faint fading.It has no damage Recommended for your antique textile collection. and It is ideal for Good for home decor,wall display,remaking materials such as the patchwork and craft projects　and boro quilting and You enjoy it....etc Size:Length:134cm cm(52.7 ")/ width:16.5 cm(6.4")

Rare item. Rokushaku Kanban which was worn by a palanquin bearer (kago-kaki) who was a servant worked for a feudal lord (tono-sama) and a bearer of a palanquin when the lord went out. There are various theories that the kimono is called "Rokushaku-Kanban": servants worked in the lord's residence or a castle are called "rokushaku" and the kimono has "kanban" which means a symbol or a family crest. Another theory is the length of the kimono is 6-shaku (approx.2m). This one is made of hemp whose w...

This is a Japanese antique BORO rag indigo dye Blue check pattern cotton fabric . It is an old handspun natural indigo dye cotton that is very comfortable to the touch. There are light stains and small holes and repairs. It sews 2 panels together. The vintage old fabrics used many times have become so beautiful and in themselves a wonderful art. It can be enjoyed on both sides. size: Length::147cm / 57.8" Width: 93cm / 36.6"

Antique Japanese men’s silk juban, an undergarment worn under a kimono. The dimensions: 51 ½” across and 53” from shoulder to bottom hem.

It is an item from the Taisho era when feminine beauty was praised by the Taisho Roman movement. Under the influence of "romanticism", a spiritual movement that developed in Europe mainly in the 19th century, it came to be called in this way because of the liberation of individuals in the Taisho era and the idealistic climate for a new era. .. It is Jyuban made at this time. It is an item of the era when I longed for Western culture. There are a few small threads and small holes, but they are no...

This is the Katazome cotton festival costume used in Edo during the Edo period. It is dyed with natural indigo. Cotton is hand-spun and thick. It has a few repair marks, but it doesn't stand out. The condition is good and there are no stains. Size: Length 142cm / 55.9inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 122cm / 48inch Box.c

Cotton lining for narrow sash (obi). Most of the fragments are hand-spun cotton cloth, such as plain cotton indigo dyed, itajime mame-shibori (clamp-board dye), katazome (stencil-resist-dye) etc. The second half of the 19th century. 15cm x 4m50cm

This is a Japanese antique nature Safflower dyeing itajime shibori hanjyuban From the Edo period to the Meiji period.There is aged fading and very slight stains. There is no damage. The lining is cotton. Recommended for antique textile collections.Size:Length:75cm( 29.5") / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 124cm (48.8")

Japanese antique cotton child kimono of hand shibori (Tie-dye)From Edo to Meiji era. This shibori has some protrusions and seems to be rarely used.shibori cotton is a very good hand-spun cotton. The cotton lining is also charming. There is a slight stain on the sleeve. There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size::Length:81cm ( 31.8inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 93cm ( 36.6inch)

This ia a Japanese antique Thick handspun & natural indigo dye katazome long fabric of meiji era . It's a tsunagi-sankaibishi pattern. There are two small holes near the end. There is a light stain. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size::Length::176cm( 69.2inch) Width:: 34cm( 13.3inch)

This ia a Japanese antique Thick handspun & natural indigo dye katazome long fabric of meiji era .It's a tako arabesque pattern. There is a very slight stain and one small hole.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size::Length::186cm( 73.2inch) Width:: 34cm( 13.3inch)

This is a Little children's festival hanten and apron. A child's original hanten and apron. It is a Japanese antique indigo dye katazome Thick　cotton.It has aged discoloration and repair marks. Size:hanten Length:43cm（16.9inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back:33cm (12.9inch) / apron Length:57m（22.4inch)Box.H

Hand-sashiko is a hand-spun, moderately soft cotton cloth dyed with high-quality indigo dye. The good color of natural indigo dyeing and the stabbed with soft hand-spun cotton cloth make a beautiful change with moderate effort. It is the tranquility used by wealthy farmers in the Shonai region during the Edo period. This modified natural indigo dyeing has something in common with the dark blue comfort of Van Gogh's painting The Night Café. It is an item that heals the remaining eyes without u...

This is Japanese vintage indigo dye cotton and kasuri ikat sashiko boro noragi Thick jcaket of It is a big noragi. There are finely detailed fine stitch sewing by hand. It can enjoy both sides. Although there are slight dirt, discoloration over many years, it is not noticeable It has no damage. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. noragi jackat can be worn wearing easily like a light jacket or cardigan according to clothes such as shirts and blouses, ...

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton asamai-shibori Charming & Rare design of edo. Very handy and thick handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. This is an indigo-dyed cotton squeezer made in Asamai during the Edo period. The pattern is a four-step change pattern. The "Hat" and "Umbrella" patterns that are familiar to the general public in Western civilization were adopted from the city. I think it caught the eye in the Asamai area of ​​Akita Prefecture. The "hat" and "umbrella" were...

Antique Japanese Buddhist Pilgrim's coat. Buddhist monks associated with the teachings of Kukai (or Kobo Daishi) would embark on a pilgrimage to visit the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku. Upon arriving to each temple, the monk would bathe before giving offerings and reciting prayers as well as receive a stamp distinctive to each temple. Normally a monk would carry around a special stamp book however it is not unusual to stamp the monk's coat as seen here. Made of asa (hemp).

Age: Me...

Japanese small kesa, Buddhist priest's vestment cloth to be worn over robes. Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. Meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed from fragments of cloth donated to the temple by wealthy devotees. Within each garment, the fragments are typically organized in a series of columns framed by a border with angled corners. The number of columns, in this...

Antique Japanese long silk altar cloth embroidered with three phoenix birds, also called Hou-ou birds. The mythical birds represents fire, sun, justice, obedience, fidelity, and the southern constellations. The phoenix also symbolizes the imperial household, specifically the empress. The embroiderer expresses flowing movement in in the wings and feathers of the great birds.

Age: Edo Period (early 1800's)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 145" long

This is japanese antique tsutsugaki Umakake used in the Tohoku region of the Edo period. This was used during the occasion. Cotton is hand-spun cotton from the Edo period.It is dyed with indigo.The kanji is written as “Kakode Daikichi”. It means the most auspicious start.The carp waterfall climbing pattern is a symbol of the to pray for the success in life . And since ancient times, it is a lucky design. There is a slight fading, but no stains or damage. It is a very nice cotton.Size Leng...

Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. This asa (hemp) kesa is a yellow/gold color and finely woven with a design of phoenixes and clouds.

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. It is meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed from many fragments of the same cloth. Within each garment, the fragments are typically organized in a...

Japanese antique indigo dye soft Choma Ramie tsutsugaki katabira kimono of echigo-jyofu.There are thin Stain and discoloration and small holes. It is a Kyoho era(1716-1736). Shochiku Umebun's bamboo is reminiscent of flowing water, and there is movement, and a delicate and flowing pattern is expressed throughout. Sprinkling sparrows here and there and adding moving sparrows to bamboo that looks like running water is a good combination of "bamboo sparrow" and "Shochiume" pattern. It seems to be...

A reversible leather firefighter's hanten 半纏 (heavier weight coat made popular in the 18th century). At this time in Japan, fireman were vollenters and carried other professions. In this case, The inside logo represents that the wearer would have been a high ranking carpenter for roof making.

Features tsutsugaki 筒描 (resist dying process) using the smoke of pine needles to produce the light patterns, and ink to dye the black side. The black sleeves appear to have been...

Almost square fukusa or ceremonial cloths, with design of a family crest with central flower surrounded by wisteria. Flowers embroidered in gold thread onto a deep blue satin ground. Reverse is red crepe silk. In each of the corners a green tassel with Chinese knot. Japan, Meiji era, ca. 1900

H 29 x W 27 inches.

Few unobstrusive stains on reverse, otherwise fine condition

Ths is a Japanese antique Indigo dye hemp play drama costumes. It has no stain or damage. It is a very Excellent condition. Size:Length:71cm(7.9inch)::Cuff to cuff, across the back: 114cm( 44.8inch)

This is a Japanese antique silk katazome Good quality child kimono of Auspicious Samurai helmet and arrows and crests pattern.It is a Good quality kimono of the Taisho era.It has no stain or damage. It is a very Excellent condition. Size:Length:103cm(40.5") Cuff to cuff, across the back: 85cm (33.4")

Juban (under kimono) made of three kinds of silk cloth. One is silk crepe with yamamayu (wild silk) stripes and the other is silk crepe with stripes. The third one is tsumugi (pongee silk) with katazome komon (stencil-resist-dye small pattern). All natural dyed. Yamamayu (wild silk) is rare and precious comparing with cultured silk. It is hardly dyed, so that it stands out shiny when woven together with silk crepe. It is sewn with very fine choma (ramie) thread so that it is rather old. The lini...

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton Boro noragi old Farmclothes Thick of patched and sashiko stitch Meiji (1868-1912). It was repaired many times, and the boro rag that were used became wonderful folk art by themselves. The patchwork & sashiko stitch of the indigo dye cotton for the repaired is very beautiful. The string of the repair is also charming. This noragi can enjoy both sides. size: Length 90cm (35.4inch) sleeve to sleeve 90.5cm (35.6inch)

This is a Japanese antique handspun & natural indigo dye cotton katazome kimono. This charming pattern of katazome kimono has no stain. There is one repair mark. It is glued when washing, so the feel is firm. Size:Length:130cm Width: 122cm (Length51.1inch Width 48inch)

We usually don't buy kimonos but this is a spectacular example of the highest level of yuzen kimono art. Late Meiji Period C.1900 yuzen hand painted chirimen silk girl's kimono. Chirimen silk being the top class of silk used for kimonos. All natural dyes bringing the chysanthemum and peony flowers to life, the wisteria and butterflies woven into a museum masterpiece of textile art. Excellent condition. Height: 45" x Width:41". Shipping included.

This is a japanese antique Very nice handspun & natural indigo dye thick cotton katazome jyuban kimono. There are a few small holes. There is a light stain on the lining fabric. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.The sleeve part is a silk shibori. Size:Length:124cm (48.8inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 120cm (47.2inch)

A wonderful Japanese silk wall hanging embroidered with a river landscape showing an arched bridge leading to a temple. Bordered by a beautiful silvery brocade with alternating phoenix and dragon roundels, backed with a green-yellow fabric. Condition: fine, clean and fresh colors, only the corners with pin holes and minor wear. Dimension: c. 146 cm x 98.5 cm

Antique Japanese long silk textile, possibly used as an altar cloth. Made of blue silk and woven with thin strips of metal leaf covered paper in a dramatic scene of a dragon in swirling clouds above waves. Framed in antique silk textile with woven designs of dragons.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 36" wide x 11 1/2 feet long

This is a Japanese antique Edo Period of habutae-silk kaga-noren of Mount Fuji and the seaside landscape(miho no matubara). High quality hand-yuzen dyed Kaga Noren. With indigo and gray hand-drawn dyeing, it expresses an elegant and beautiful landscape. This kaga-noren is a very rare design and I think it was made by a special order by a wealthy merchant. It has a light stain but no damage and is in very good condition.This color of Yuzen dyeing is very well preserved. kaga-noren is made of...

Cotton futonji with tea utensil motif, which is hand-drawn with tsutsugaki technique and made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. Futonji with tea utensil motif was produced in the regions where tea ceremony was active such as Iyo (Ehime Pref.), Sanuki (Kagawa Pref.) and Izumo (Shimane Pref.) Tea kettle in the center, chawan (tea bowl), cha-ire (tea container), kamashiki (placement for the tea kettle), sumi-kago (chacoal basket), trivet, flower vase and so on. Late 19th to early 20th c...

This is suoh of samurai's hitatare full dress in Edo-meiji period (upper part). The material is hemp of the handspun & natural indigo dye.Textile seems to be hand spun and woven, and has soft touch. Since this was used from the Edo to the Meiji period, there are many fading and small holes as shown in the image.This is the family crest of kikusui. However, it is overall good. size:Length 80cm /31.4inch Width 170cm / 66.92inch