Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Katazome Indigo 48"x56" #67 Modern art the kiseru became a symbol

the kiseru became a symbol of refinement and status in Japanese culture

This chest has been well used yet well loved

This striking piece was carved from a single giant timber bamboo root

each panel painted in the kachō-ga (花鳥画) bird-and-flower tradition: botan (牡丹

Made in the Meiji era (late 1800's)

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Katazome Indigo 48"x56" #67 Modern art the kiseru became a symbolThis exquisite piece of 100+ year old antique Japanese cotton fabric features a stencil dyed cotton 4 panel fabric created using the traditional katazome dyeing technique. Katazome is a Japanese method of dyeing fabrics using a rice flour resist paste applied through a stencil carved from mulberry paper. The fabric showcases stylized peony flower and arabesque designs all rendered in beautiful indigo hues. Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles