Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Shochikubai Motif - Tsutsugaki 36"x58" #89 Bronze 1868-1912) tsuba (handguard) for a

1868-1912) tsuba (handguard) for a tsuba is made with two thin stamped copper plate sandwiching a thick copper plate

emphasizing its cultural significance beyond the tea room

Only 10 pieces are included with your purchase of this listing

They are all made from solid Yumu Elm wood which is very dense and sturdy

embodying a blend of lion-like features with some canine details

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Shochikubai Motif - Tsutsugaki 36"x58" #89 Bronze 1868-1912) tsuba (handguard) for aThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese hand woven hand cotton features a designs created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This multi panel fabric rendered in multi color and indigo hues was once a furoshige (a kind of bag or wrapper). Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking a unique decorative