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Give them the gift of choice with a Sri Gift Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift cards are delivered by email (only). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you would like the gift card to be sent directly to a recipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eupon checkout on this site, when paying for the card, KEY IN THE RECIPIENTS EMAIL ADDRESS INSTEAD OF YOURS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eand an email will be sent to the recipient with their gift card code.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the auto-generated email to the recipient will not say who the giver of the gift is, you can also send the gift card to your own email address and then forward the confirmation email with the gift card code to the recipient.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gift cards have no additional processing fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: 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It was taken from a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyukata\u003c\/em\u003e, an unlined, casual summer kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pattern on the cotton is a bit dramatic in its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt shows bold, diagonally placed bars that contain hexagons (a reference to tortoiseshell and a conveyance for a wish for a long life) and flowers. A red dye is used to add contrast to the design. 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The design is based on octagons and squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the octagons are highly stylize \"water dragons\" licking around a central floriform image. Invented, decorative flowers fill the squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a faded ochre tone that lends visual variety to the piece and adds an overall richness to this complex and intricate design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA really wonderful length of old\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecloth with a superb pattern and great fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38096709157050,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/RainDragons4a.jpg?v=1613582717"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-two-types-of-chrysanthemums","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Chrysanthemum and Paulownia","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e44 1\/2\" x 13 1\/2\", 113 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecloth, the pattern showing a long repeated row of stylized chrysanthemums and a long row of what appear to be paulownia blossoms. The background of the overall repeat pattern is decorated with arabesques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length has faded a bit and shows some surface patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intensity of the indigo areas have dulled a bit from wear. There are also some smudges to the indigo and some quite serious fading to the orange dyed highlights which have all but disappeared from this length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is a lively one and it depicts two often-seen flower images in a highly stylized manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39550116266170,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TwoKiku5a.jpg?v=1618944162"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-miura-shibori-stenciled-pattern-over","title":"A Length of Miura Shibori: Stenciled Pattern Over","description":"\u003cp\u003emid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e70\" x 13 1\/2\", 178 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of cotton cloth which has been dyed in the \u003cem\u003emiura \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/117052559466?itmmeta=01KJ5TTE4F1YW31X7C98MMBC89\u0026amp;hash=item1b40e0506a:g:pKMAAeSwinJpbX0Z\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/117052559466?itmmeta=01KJ5TTE4F1YW31X7C98MMBC89\u0026amp;hash=item1b40e0506a:g:pKMAAeSwinJpbX0Z\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003emethod. Over it two vertical rows of interlocking rings are stenciled in a black dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is bold and visually interesting and it seems to have been taken from a futon cover or a duvet. There is a very, very faint cast of yellow to the left side of the length, not noticeable when seeing the length in person but slightly noticeable in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well there is one lentil-sized hole which is 11\" from the top and 4 1\/4\" in from the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length shows a kind of bold design characteristic of this kind of small batch cloth made in Japan during the 1930s, 40s and 50s approximately. This one is particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stenciled chain might be applied in a dye that is not fast so it is advisable not to wash this length as the black dye might run or bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652548571322,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShibStencil5a.jpg?v=1635262476"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-narumi-kongata-stenciled-shibori-sparrows-maple-leaves","title":"A Length of Narumi Kongata: Stenciled \"Shibori,\" Sparrows, Maple Leaves","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27 1\/2\" x 13\", 70 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beautiful type of stencil resist cloth which utilized a set of stencils when used in combination would yield a length of cloth that mimicked the look of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas soft edges and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e-like effects would be seen on the finished cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere we see a short length of very good indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat shows a repeat pattern of diamonds that are meant to look like\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emiura shibori\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterspersed between this diamond pattern is a repeat pattern of alternating maple leaves and sparrows, the sparrows set in a diamond of dense, horizontal stripes while the maple leaves sit in a brighter, less-dense area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful length of old\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecloth, and one with a rich and unusual pattern. One very small hole to the top, left had edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41235071008954,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Sparrows52b.jpg?v=1647971170"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-cotton-noren-crossed-feathers-and-origami-cranes","title":"A Resist Dyed Cotton Noren: Crossed Feathers and Origami Cranes","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e57 1\/4\" x 38 1\/2\", 145.5 cm x 98 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a machine stitched, two panel, resist-dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing a traditional curtain that acts as a shop sign or a kind of cover for an entrance way, depending how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen\u003cem\u003e noren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are used\u003c\/span\u003e as shop signs they are hung in the doorway of a business to announce the shop is open, however they also provided a barrier between the dust and chaos of the street and the inside of the shop or home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e incite some sort of psychological effect by delineating a transition between outside and inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular one is dyed in black dye on what appears to be commercially loomed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is charming. It shows a centrally placed family crest which is the \"crossed feather\" design. This crest touches all three of the panels. At the bottom of each of the panels is a resist dyed origami crane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e is slightly faded from wear and there are no apparent stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really charming \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e in good, used condition with a handsome design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41364804665530,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsuruNoren5.jpg?v=1650921918"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-three-panel-noren-green-persimmon-tannin-dye","title":"A Resist Dyed Three Panel Noren: Green Persimmon Tannin Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e50 1\/2\" x 39\", 128 cm x 99 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well-worn three-panel, resist-dyed heavy cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing a traditional curtain that acts as a shop sign or a kind of cover for an entrance way depending how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enot only acted as shop signs--they are hung in the doorway of a business to announce the shop is open--but they also provided a barrier between the dust and chaos of the street and the inside of the shop or home. Additionally they provide some sort of psychological effect of delineating the transition between outside and inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is machine stitched and is made of heavy cotton that has been resist dyed in \u003cem\u003ekakishibu\u003c\/em\u003e which is fermented green persimmon tannin. \u003cem\u003eKakishibu\u003c\/em\u003e is used widely in Japan, mainly on utilitarian textiles. As \u003cem\u003ekakishibu\u003c\/em\u003e does not \"dye\" nor is it saturated into the fibers per se--it coats them--you can see evidence of surface scuffing on the \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e in the detail photos provided here which is a result of the dyestuff sitting on the surface of the cloth and not having been penetrated into it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is obvious by looking at the photos here this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas well-used and there is evidence of light fading and a some surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome, still very usable traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enoren \u003c\/em\u003ethis one was clearly owned by a shop and is a wonderful example of this type of textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41409678409914,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ThreePanel52.jpg?v=1652191391"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-katazome-cotton-spare-lyrical-feeling","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Katazome Cotton: Spare, Lyrical Feeling","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e23 1\/4\" x 13\", 59 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of hand spun, hand dyed, indigo \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton shows a fairly spare or linear-style of design that shows a lyrical pattern of folding fans, cherry blossoms and stylized chrysanthemums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dyeing is a bit blurry, the images are not entirely clear and this adds an interesting visual effect that creates a rustic mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton yarns are rich in thread flavor or \u003cem\u003eito aji\u003c\/em\u003e as the Japanese call it. The length of the cotton piece and the type of pattern shown on it indicates that it was more than likely a \u003cem\u003ehan juban\u003c\/em\u003e or half-under kimono when it was in service and being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is nicely textured and the type of pattern is not so usual to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304124027066,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SwingingFans4523b.jpg?v=1678835843"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-sanin-gasuri-shrimp-and-flowers","title":"A Length of San'in Gasuri: Shrimp and Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e41 1\/2\" x 12 1\/2\", 105.5 cm x 31. 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous length of indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor ikat cloth is typical of the type made in what used to be called San'in, which is now  present day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottori_Prefecture\"\u003eTottori Prefecture\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ein western Honshu.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften in San'in\u003cspan\u003e g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003easuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou will see images designed as this one is: a striped background against which a weft\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern is woven.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular length of San'in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003egasuri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis delightful and its images convey good things. The inclusion of the shrimp design is a wish for a long life: the curved body of the shrimp resembles a hunched, very old person so you can see why this image was chosen as represent a long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is in good, used condition. There is some overall light fading to the piece but that said the colors are still strong and deep with the indigo reading more as black than blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice length of San'in \u003cem\u003egasuri\u003c\/em\u003e cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420686258362,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Shrimp52a.jpg?v=1683302902"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-cotton-egasuri-large-scale-abstract-patterns","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Cotton Egasuri: Large Scale Abstract Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e54\" x 13 1\/2\", 137 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton that is both striped in two tones of blue. It is embedded with weft-directional woven abstract kasuri designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs are geometric in nature: three stacked diamonds or interlocking zigzags are interspersed with three sets of two pairs of white horizontal bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is faded overall and shows a faint surface patina from wear, likewise the indigo has oxidized to a dullish, grey-blue tone, quite attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is hand woven and is seemingly of hand spun cotton yarns, its bold-yet-subtle pattern has a striking visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42451396755642,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/WeftKasuri53a.jpg?v=1685038036"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-zigzags-and-carnations","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Zigzags and Carnations","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e52\" x 13 1\/4\", 132 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton that is cut on one side of its center, the reason for this is that this is a length taken from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/boro-garments\/products\/a-katazome-dyed-han-juban-three-patterns\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehan juban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or half-under kimono. The notched side is where the length would have been folded over the shoulder area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is low contrast and unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows a zigzag pattern over which is superimposed narrow stripes which creates a mist effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe zigzag pattern is actually shorthand for the traditional motif of arrow feather. Behind the vertical lines and the zigzags is a faint, repeat pattern of carnations, a flower not often seen in Japanese textile designs but one that appears from time to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo patches equally distanced from the center notch anchor the length in symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully delicate and sophisticated pattern this is something wonderful with a great potential for home decor, for inspiration or to regard as art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476683526330,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Zigzag533d.jpg?v=1686311403"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-boldly-patterned-katazome-rustic-technique","title":"A Length of Boldly Patterned Katazome: Rustic Technique","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e62 1\/4\" x 13\", 158 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis length of deeply toned indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis referred to as \"rustic\" because some of the resisted white areas are crackled with stray indigo dye. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe see this effect mostly in the crossed designs that float in the pattern among the family crests which show the diamond flower design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe length is of generous size and the repeat is fairly large and boldly patterned. The cotton is beautifully hand spun and hand woven and the length was stencil resisted on both of its two sides. The undyed areas, although some show some stray dye, are bright white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an unusual pattern, rather rough in its concept and execution--and one that speaks to an long lost era of hand made articles to be used in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42498100035770,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TallKata433a.jpg?v=1687804364"},{"product_id":"a-meiji-era-long-hanten-resist-dyed-pattern-and-kanji","title":"A Meiji Era Long Hanten: Resist Dyed Pattern and Kanji","description":"ate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003eshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sleeve tip: 42\" x 42\", 106.5 cm x 106.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautifully patterned cotton coat is called a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehappi \u003c\/em\u003ewhich might be somewhat familiar to those who know about Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA \u003cem\u003ehappi\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejacket used by the employees of a business or sometimes by troupes of participants at a temple or neighborhood festival around a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is rather long and it shows light wear which is most noticeable around its collar, hem and cuff areas. It is hand stitched from hand spun, hand woven cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resist dyed pattern which is done in greys and indigo is that of a repeat diamond motif which is more than likely a stylized, square wooden grain measure or \u003cem\u003emasu\u003c\/em\u003e which is tipped on its side to appear to be a diamond. The \u003cem\u003emasu\u003c\/em\u003e is an auspicious symbol that conveys a wish for ever-abundant good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResist dyed \u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e or Chinese characters are emblazoned on the collar as well as high on the center of the back of the \u003cem\u003ehappi.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is partially lined and is still very wearable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWonderfully graphic and still quite sturdy this coat's dimensions are listed above as shoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sleeve tip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42498100658362,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TetsumugiMomenHanten542e.jpg?v=1687804417"},{"product_id":"a-katazome-dyed-han-juban-re-purposed-cotton","title":"A Katazome Dyed Han Juban: Re-Purposed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e23 3\/4\" x 24 1\/2\", 60 cm x 62 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully patterned,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edyed and hand stitched, old indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehan juban\u003c\/em\u003e, a half under-kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand woven cotton appears to be woven from hand spun cotton yarns. The indigo dye is slightly in tone and it shows zones of darker indigo, especially on the back of the garment, and this indicates that the \u003cem\u003ehan juban\u003c\/em\u003e has been made from repurposed cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is interesting: it is a repeat design of stylized cranes that are shaped as a diamond. In between these motifs are pine needles, also stylized. An interesting note is that each of these symbols--the crane and the pine--represent a wish for both long life and marital fidelity. The crane mates for life and pine needles fall in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good, used condition, this is a charming and authentic garment from old Japan and one whose cloth contains beautifully meaningful symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42509411877050,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TsuruMatsu543.jpg?v=1688643911"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-weft-based-kasrui-bamboo","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Weft Based Kasuri: Bamboo","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e59\" x 13\", 150 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of hand woven, indigo dyed cotton that shows a repeat pattern of three, large-scale sections of bamboo which are simply rendered and alternate in direction or orientation from one another. The depiction of the bamboo section and its leaves is rustic and simplistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique used to create these images is \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e or ikat and to make images or patterns in this technique yarns are resisted before they are woven so when they are woven an image or design appears. In this case only the weft yarns were resist dyed before they were woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the indigo toned background and the image is low and the images are rudimentary in their drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo is a symbol of resiliency in Japan because it bends but never breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the hole to one of the bamboo images, shown in a detail photo here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42518452764858,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Takegasuri52a.jpg?v=1689076215"},{"product_id":"a-beautifully-patched-and-mended-cotton-kimono-wonderfully-artful","title":"A Beautifully Patched and Mended Cotton Kimono: Wonderfully Artful","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003eshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sleeve tip: 50 1\/2\" x 45 1\/2\", 128 cm x 115.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavily repaired and mended cotton kimono is shown inside-out in order to fully expose all the repairs that have been applied to this garment over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base cloth is a grey\/blue-toned cotton kimono that is woven in a check pattern. There are several types of cotton used for patching: several colors and patterns are used as are snippets of the same cloth as the base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much visual appeal to this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekimono, from the amazing repair, to the colors of the cottons, to the shapes of the patches, to the wonderful stitching--this is a marvelous-to-look-at cotton \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e kimono and one that captures the imagination: who wore this, where and when? Who owned the kimono before it was patched and mended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment has been repaired hard and its original shape is still much like it was when it was first made. This \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e kimono is probably not easy to wear but it is amazing to look at, to display and to admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42536888697018,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/VeryPatchedKimono53.jpg?v=1690298613"},{"product_id":"a-large-rustic-antique-lacquered-sake-vessel-katakuchi-from-iwate-prefecture","title":"A Large, Rustic Antique Lacquered Sake Vessel: Katakuchi from Iwate Prefecture","description":"\u003cp\u003e*reduced from $495.00*\u003cbr\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e5 3\/4\" x 8 3\/4\" x 10 1\/2\", 14.5 cm x 22.25 cm x 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large, lacquered sake pouring vessel or \u003cem\u003ekatakuchi\u003c\/em\u003e was produced in Iwate prefecture and is referred to as \u003cem\u003eJohoji nuri\u003c\/em\u003e or Johoji lacquer. The sap used to make this lacquerware is produced in this area of Iwate prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this type of lacquer ware is renowned in Japan, legend surrounds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that lacquerware of this type was first made by monks for their own use at \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetyze.com\/en\/japan\/iwate\/hachiyozan-tendai-ji-temple\"\u003eHachiyozan Tendaiji temple \u003c\/a\u003ein the eighth century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonks would offer the lacquerware to visitors to the temple and, according to lore, over time the production techniques were introduced to the local population. This type of highly distinctive lacquer ware is inextricably associated with Hachiyozan Tendaiji temple and northern Iwate prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe large spouted vessel is capable of holding a great volume of sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJudging from the wear and abrasion to the lacquered surface it is clear this was used over a long period of time. As well, as can be seen where the spout meets the body of the \u003cem\u003ekatakuchi,\u003c\/em\u003e there is repair: no doubt at some point the spout was broken off and reattached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a marvelous type of folk object--and its impressive size and volume beautifully dominates the space it occupies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42553903284410,"sku":"","price":396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Spouted52.jpg?v=1691245491"},{"product_id":"a-recombined-tsutsugaki-yogi-amazingly-skilled-design","title":"A Recombined Tsutsugaki Yogi: Amazingly Skilled Design","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e66\" x 31 1\/4\", 67.5 cm x 79.25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is section from a \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton futon cover that was reconfigured from a \u003cem\u003eyogi.\u003c\/em\u003e A \u003cem\u003eyogi\u003c\/em\u003e is a kimono-shaped duvet; it was not uncommon for these object-shaped quilts to be taken apart and fashioned into a square-format futon or duvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one shows a dominant and large family crest showing a stylized chrysanthemum sectioned into three parts are arranged inside a circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow it we see amazingly finely drawn roundels that show beautifully rendered variants on the famous trio of auspicious motifs known as \u003cem\u003eshochikubai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, is the design triad of bamboo, pine and plum blossoms, which conveys good wishes.  Plum shows courage as its blossoms, the first of the year, burst forth from under ice; the bamboo is resilience since it bends but does not break; the pine is a symbol of long life and also of a faithful marriage as its needles fall in pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lower half of this futon cover section was freely recombined with little regard for consistency of design. The roundels are fractured and put together with a kind of random placement that adds charm to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs can be seen there is a tear to the surface and repair to one area. The pigment-based dyes that color these images have faded over time and some of the clarity of detail in the images has softened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cotton yarns are hand spun and the cotton cloth is hand woven: the texture of the cotton is exactly what you would want to see in a good quality-old Japanese folk textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful piece with good size and beautiful drawing: good, faded color, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42561373995194,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Tsutsu52_428db27f-14c1-47ac-be40-f765f2e0dd64.jpg?v=1692006791"},{"product_id":"a-katazome-dyed-furoshiki-deep-indigo-pattern-in-crisp-condition","title":"A Katazome Dyed Furoshiki: Deep Indigo Pattern in Crisp Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e44 1\/4\" x 33 cm, 112.5 cm x 84 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis seemingly unused and handsome old indigo dyed cotton cloth is a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional wrapping cloth that was meant to haul, pack, carry and store bundles of items--\u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e are still very much used today all over Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is of crisp, \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton that shows a spirited repeat pattern of folding fans with images of butterflies or plum, bamboo and pine or \u003cem\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/em\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, is the design triad of bamboo, pine and plum blossoms, which conveys good wishes.  Plum shows courage as its blossoms, the first of the year, burst forth from under ice, the bamboo is resilience since it bends but does not break and the pine is a symbol of long life and also of a faithful marriage as its needles fall in pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are star-like designs which is in fact an abbreviated and highly stylized caption of a traditional, interlocking hexagon pattern. Triangles containing triangles also dot the design and these are meant to evoke the notion of fish scales. The large-scale curved designs are, like the starry ones, a caption of a larger motif of the interlocking circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is hand stitched of four pieces and it is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42568862859450,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/VeryDarkFuroshiki563b.jpg?v=1710327377"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-paulownia-and-arabesques","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Paulownia and Arabesques","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e58 1\/2\" x 13 1\/2\", 148.5 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of deeply toned, indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cloth. The pattern as depicted here is that of a repeat pattern of lyrically-placed paulownia blooms against a background of arabesques on a field of small, white dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paulownia blooms are highlighted with touches of orange toned pigment-based dyed called \u003cem\u003ebengara \u003c\/em\u003ein Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paulownia flowers are rather naturalistically depicted as they are often shown in highly stylized manner\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-resist-dyed-cotton-furoshiki-paulownia-mon?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=baec84fb2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e like what is shown here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the length is good and used with remarkably little fading from wear: the color tones are still robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely length of old \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589110337722,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/RepeatKiri52b.jpg?v=1693945455"},{"product_id":"a-boro-hemp-tsunobukuro-low-contrast-tonal-cotton-patches","title":"A Boro Hemp Tsunobukuro: Low Contrast Tonal Cotton Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e33 1\/2\" x 11 3\/4\", 85 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etsunobukuro\u003c\/em\u003e, or horn bag, so called because of its distinctive appearance: this bag is fashioned from one length of cloth hand sewn on the bias, the result of this construction are two \"horns\" which appear at the top of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsunobukur\u003c\/em\u003eo are a kind of collector's piece and are well-regarded by those who collect Japanese folk textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cloth of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etsunobukuro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis set on a bias this bag is stretchy and it can accommodate a large volume of rice, grain or beans which it was intended to store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully repaired\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etsunobukuro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehand stitched from what appears to be soft hemp cloth that has been worn well over a good deal of time. The patches are cotton and they vary close in tone to the bag so one is left to wonder if the color of the patches is due to their original color, to wear, or to the patched bag being dipped in some kind of dye or substance. In any case the patching is remarkably beautiful and equally interesting on both sides of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the bag is shown inside-out in order to reveal the many mending patches, some of which reveal interesting passages of stitching that adhere them to the base cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the serious collector of  old Japanese of rural cloth and utilitarian, functional fabrics, this bag is a welcome addition to your collection both for its condition and its type: it is a very good example of an old, repaired horn bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42651806826682,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Tsunuobukuro523d.jpg?v=1696274080"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-deeply-toned-indigo-katazome-ruffled-peonies","title":"A Length of Deeply Toned Indigo Katazome: Ruffled Peonies","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e35 1\/4\" x 13 1\/4\", 92 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of deeply toned, indigo dyed \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton that shows a repeat pattern of intricately drawn peonies set within a roundel and placed against a background of delicately configured arabesque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peonies are definitely the star of the show as they are touched heavily with white so they stand out from the dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design itself has something of a Victorian or European feel which could very well be due to the cultural exchange between Japan and Europe starting in the mid nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is in good, used condition with a lovely, velvety blue tone and with wonderfully executed peonies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42651808071866,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TwoDirections5a.jpg?v=1696274166"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-shibori-dyed-cotton-interlocking-circles","title":"A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Interlocking Circles","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e26\" x 14 1\/4\", 66 cm x 36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e that was produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shibori-kaikan.com\/arimatsu-isan\/en\/guide01\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shibori-kaikan.com\/arimatsu-isan\/en\/guide01\/\"\u003eArimatsu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, one of the towns in Aichi prefecture that was a leading producer and innovator in the production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pattern shows interlocking arcs, ovals and circles, some of which show flower designs and which, in some way, evoke the feeling of a \u003cem\u003etemari\u003c\/em\u003e or a child's ball made from wound, leftover thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pattern is dyed onto a length of commercially loomed, fairly lightweight cotton and is in good, used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957253804218,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Shiborii8.jpg?v=1702931404"},{"product_id":"an-oversized-drawstring-bag-pieced-old-cottons-and-mending","title":"An Oversized Drawstring Bag: Pieced Old Cottons and Mending","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003eas shown: 16\" x 16\" x 16\", 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm x 40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very large or oversized hand stitched drawstring bag, sometimes referred to as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekomebukuro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \"rice bag\" since similar types were used to carry offerings of dried rice or beans to temple or shrine festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece was probably not a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekomebukuro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut more than likely it is  a bag intended to have been used every day for practical purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is composed of about 20 or so individual pieces of hand woven cotton cloth in mainly subtle color tones tones with the exception of two light-toned striped pieces that can easily be seen on the photos here. More than likely all these cotton pieces were taken from kimono and if you look closely you will see small patches to the surface which add visual interest. The bag is fully lined in undyed cotton cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton drawstring is slipped through a series of loops of string and the drawstring seems original to the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully unusual thing for its good size, for its age and for the wonderful combination of cottons used to create this bag--and do not overlook the nice mends which can be seen on the accompanying photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42982162202810,"sku":"","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/RiceBag52.jpg?v=1704042245"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-intense-geometric-repeat","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Intense Geometric Repeat","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e26\" x 13 1\/4\", 66 cm x 33.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton that has been stencil resisted on both its sides, the reason for this is to create a crisp, dyed pattern. An advantage to this is that both sides of the cloth look the same, making it \"reversible.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a break in the pattern shown here so there is evidence of the size of the stencil used in dyeing. The pattern is that of diamonds and lines which is reminiscent of the traditional \"crossed cords\" motif that is often seen in \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a small snag or hole to this length which is in otherwise good, used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length shows a handsome pattern and the flawed dyeing holds charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42982204276922,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/SplitKata5a.jpg?v=1704042508"},{"product_id":"a-deerskin-bag-from-the-edo-period-dated-ansei-6-or-1861","title":"A Deerskin Bag from the Edo Period: dated Ansei 6 or 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003edated 1860\u003cbr\u003e20\" x 7 3\/4\", 51 cm x 19.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bag that is made of deerskin that has been stenciled with dye and shows two, stacked stylized \u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e or Chinese characters on front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft deerskin used in the laborious hand-manufacture of this elegant accessory was imported, it is not from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome say the deerskin comes from China or Southeast Asia while it seems a more accepted notion that the deerskin used in Japan was Indian. The exotic origin of this rare material only compounds the importance of this as a specialized, covetable object which was no doubt owned by a person of means.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs some of you may be familiar there are well-known examples of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.artsmia.org\/art\/129978\/firemans-parade-leather-coat-unknown-japanese\"\u003eboldly patterned leather fireman's coats. \u003c\/a\u003e In addition to making garments from leather, accessories were also made, such as this bag and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-precious-and-rare-stenciled-smoke-pattered-deerskin-bag-nineteenth-century?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1a91fa9b6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eanother that was sold here a short while ago.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is rather amazing about this bag is that it is inscribed on the inside. The writing translates to \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnsei 6, Auspicious Day.\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ansei\"\u003eAnsei\u003c\/a\u003e is the name of a era within the broader Edo period, Ansei spans the period of almost six years, from November 1854 and ending in March 1860.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bag is in poor condition, the reverse side of this bag is quite battered. But still, this is a precious object which is made even more precious from the documentation of it that is written inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bag is of a shape and size referred to as a \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezenibukuro\u003c\/em\u003e or \"money bag.\" This name is attributed to bags of this form as in the past coins were minted with a center hole and many heavy coins would be strung together to form long garlands. The shape of this kind of bag accommodated these long, heavy strands of money although we do not know if this particular bag was used for that purpose. Judging from the absence of abrasion to the inside of the bag we can assume it was not. And from that we can assume the heavy abrasion to the outside of the bag was from storage, or poor keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a treasure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42982224232634,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/VeryOldLeatherBag5.jpg?v=1704042152"},{"product_id":"a-patched-indigo-dyed-cotton-furoshiki-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Patched Indigo Dyed Cotton Furoshiki: Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e51 1\/2\" x 48\", 131 cm x 122 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional wrapping, storage or hauling cloth which is still very much in use all over Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore its patching and mending this indigo dyed, \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitched one was a good example of its type. Because of the patches (8 in all), holes and light surface abrasion it shows a beautiful history in its surface and by its condition. It has been used hard and is attractive to us because of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proper reverse side of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is highlighted here and it shows patches which are strategically placed on the surface. The patches relate to the mending and reinforcing of the cloth due to a lifetime of wear and heavy use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitching on three of its four corners is rather crudely done and you can see that the stitching of the chrysanthemum motif on the upper right and lower left shows broken stitches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the upper, right hand side we see holes to that area which were obviously left unmended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color of the relatively heavy, hand spun, hand woven cotton is of a dark toned indigo; the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is completely hand stitched of four panels of this indigo dyed cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the center area of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is slightly distended from wear and on the lead photo this is fairly easy to see. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very good looking, nicely patched and mended great quality \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e indigo dyed \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e with great charm and wonderful age--and a wonderful visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031713284282,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Sashikofuro53_ee1c87b1-2df6-4be0-a8a4-17d517f22777.jpg?v=1705439645"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-dark-toned-katazome-cotton-moody-design","title":"A Length of Dark Toned Katazome Cotton: Moody Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e32\" x 14 1\/4\", 81.5 cm x 36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cotton is unusual for its murkily-dark pattern: the design is that of a background of low contrast \u003cem\u003eshippo tsunagi\u003c\/em\u003e or the Buddhist interlocking circles pattern with a foreground of shimmering, cross shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is hand woven of hand spun cotton and is relatively heavy weight. The pattern itself is unusual for its toned-down, dark effect--and this is something interesting to look at regardless of the rarity of this type of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful length of old, \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053493223610,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/ShadowKata54a.jpg?v=1706116418"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-elaborate-rendition-of-interlocking-circles","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Elaborate Rendition of Interlocking Circles","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e36 1\/2\" x 12 3\/4\", 92.5 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed cotton katazome cloth has faded or oxidized to a neutral grey-ish tone. The cotton is hand spun and hand woven--and the texture is marvelous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is almost European in design and it might show some influence from the English Arts and Crafts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is of interlocking circles that have details of arabesques drawn on to them. And in front are six-petaled flowers that are either some form of fantasy flower or, more likely, a clematis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is exceedingly complex and layered--it is a wonder to look at and one's mind can easily fall into the design and marvel how it was conceived and executed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053505740986,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Shippo5c_4ffec1f9-4ad5-4fa4-ae3b-330d3c394a69.jpg?v=1706046628"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-rustic-kasuri-dyed-cotton-luscious-hand-spun-cotton-yarns","title":"A Length of Rustic Kasuri Dyed Cotton: Luscious Hand Spun Cotton Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e58\" x 13 3\/4\", 147.5 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rustic length of old indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e cloth whose obvious visual appeal is enhanced by the home spun yarns that were used to weave this length. In appreciating Japanese folk textiles hand spun cotton is always an asset, it is a desirable trait in considering relative quality of old country cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is beautifully woven and the cloth is fairly heavy.  The pattern is a repeat of the traditional well cover design set in alternating rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blurring which is seen in the white, undyed areas of the cloth is a trait of rustic \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e weaving and it is one creates visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs can be seen there is one patched-over hole, the patch itself is affixed to the back side of this length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful length of old \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e and one that captures all the simple beauty of rustic Japanese folk textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053506134202,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Squares523a.jpg?v=1706046731"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-cotton-and-silk-zanshi-ori-patched-leftover-yarn-weaving","title":"A Length of Cotton and Silk Zanshi Ori: Patched Leftover Yarn Weaving","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e58\" x 13 1\/2\", 147.5 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZanshi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis cloth that is woven from threads either leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken threads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.  Usually the weft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is regulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads are used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful length of old \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/em\u003e that is hand stitched from two pieces and shows a pair of two hand-stitched patches. The cloth seems to be woven from a mixture of cotton and silk--or maybe rayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe weft is tight and variegated in many colors and the hand of the length is drapey and heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause of the various colors of the weft yarn there is a lot of visual interest in this very attractive length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075586490554,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/RedZanshi5a.jpg?v=1706633532"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-large-scale-katazome-cotton-stylized-tortoiseshell","title":"A Length of Large Scale Katazome Cotton: Stylized Tortoiseshell","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e26\" x 12 1\/2\", 66 cm x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of faded, indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e whose blue tone has oxidized to a somewhat greyish color over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is bold, the scale of it is large and the treatment of the design of the hexagon field is a bit out of the ordinary since it contains such large motifs in each of its cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon pattern in Japan is shorthand for the tortoiseshell.  The tortoise motif in Japan represent a wish for long life so this same wish is carried over in this geometric pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside each of the cells we see alternating images of stylized chrysanthemums and paulownia flowers, each of which has imperial associations and are also popular design motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some light scuffing and fading to the bottom portion of this beautiful length of old \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43095861002426,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Tortoise5_2f5f7d0e-c703-451a-9b3f-2d3a15bc1036.jpg?v=1707220830"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-twice-dyed-katazome-cotton-rich-low-contrast-indigo","title":"A Length of Twice Dyed Katazome Cotton: Rich Low Contrast Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e25 1\/2\" x 13 3\/4\", 65 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of old, hand spun, hand woven \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton, the color effect of the pattern on this length is blue-on-blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is dark and the design embedded in it is a moody tone of indigo blue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pattern shows traditional motifs such as a folding fan, a well cover and a fragment of a kind of silk weaving design that shows a Buddhist swastika placed almost undetectably at its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging from the length of this cloth and also its style of pattern it was more than likely part of a woman's half-under kimono called a \u003cem\u003ehan juban. \u003c\/em\u003eAs can easily be seen the cloth shows evidence of wear and there are also two holes which are pictured on the detail photo that accompanies this post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensely low-contrast dark quality of this length is fairly unusual and it has a unique visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43095863787706,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TwiceDyedyb_64da4f28-fb1f-444e-adfa-5f7e391d6788.jpg?v=1707220934"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-yellow-over-indigo-dye","title":"A Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Yellow over Indigo Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003e**reduced from $245.00**\u003cbr\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e57 1\/2\" x 50 1\/4\", 146 cm x 127.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good-sized, \u003cem\u003etstutugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional cloth used for the wrapping, hauling and storage of goods. Furoshiki are still widely used all over Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand resisted design is slightly askew in its placement in the center of this off-square. It seems meant to be set on a diagonal and it shows a family crest, the \u003cem\u003etomoe\u003c\/em\u003e design, which is placed inside a frame-like effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich green color tone is the result of indigo dye being dipped into a yellow dye stuff. The \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is hand woven and the four panels which compose it are hand stitched together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is one small stain and two repaired areas, each of which is shown on the accompanying detail photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice looking, old \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e with a fairly unusual rendition of the family crest set in center.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192531878074,"sku":"","price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Tsutsu535.jpg?v=1709645533"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-heavily-sashiko-stitched-work-gloves-unused","title":"A Pair of Heavily Sashiko Stitched Work Gloves: Unused","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeach piece: 9 3\/4\" x 6 1\/2\", 25 cm x 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a pair of heavily\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estitched, indigo dyed cotton mittens or hand guards, presumably used for work in cold weather in rural regions of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pair is densely stitched with thick, white cotton thread. It seems not to have been used: this can sometimes be the case with folk textiles of this sort as they may have been made just as they have been made obsolete by innovations in commercial materials or the cessation of a type of manual labor. However please note the faint stain to the \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitched side of the proper left hand glove which is shown on the second photo here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese hand guards are made to individually accommodate the thumb and index finger while the three other fingers are grouped into one \"pocket\" of sorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful utilitarian folk textile from old Japan, and one that is highly collectible as relatively few exist. This pair is seemingly unused with just a cast of a faint stain, barely noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43617842790586,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/SashiGloves4.jpg?v=1714491313"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-hinode-shibori-rare-design-from-arimatsu","title":"A Length of Hinode Shibori: Rare Design from Arimatsu","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e54\" x 13 1\/2\", 137 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecloth shows what is known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehinode\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \"sunrise\" pattern, a fairly identifiable one of the thousands of designs and variants that were developed in Japan's \"\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapital\" towns of Narumi and Arimatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length was taken from a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyukata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor an unlined summer kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern itself is everything you would expect to see in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehinode shibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein terms of scale, size and rendering. The overall condition is good and used, the indigo tone is dark and rich and the undyed areas are a bit tinged with a blue cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really lovely length of cloth showing a classic and rare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern from the heart of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduction in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634854166714,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Sunrise5a.jpg?v=1715008755"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-boldly-patterned-katazome-cloth-large-scale-maple-leaves","title":"A Length of Boldly Patterned Katazome Cloth: Large Scale Maple Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e38\" x 13 1\/4\", 96.5 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a bold and sparkling pattern that is embedded in this length of old, indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cloth: it shows large-scale maple leaves that are set behind brushy strokes of cross hatches, the effect of this design is eye catching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maple leaves are designed in such a way as to enhance the dazzling effect--they are not drawn with solid lines. Instead their outlines are rendered as a series of broken lines which makes them seem a bit translucent as they appear on this length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe indigo tone is dark blue and the visual effect of this unusual or not-often-seen pattern has immediate and rich appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is good and used and the color, overall, is consistent and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43703124525242,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Sparkles3b.jpg?v=1716371838"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-jishiro-or-blue-on-white-narumi-kongata-cloth-plovers","title":"A Length of Jishiro or Blue-on-White Narumi Kongata Cloth: Plovers","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e45\" x 13 1\/2\", 114.25 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beautiful type of stencil resist dyed cloth which utilizes a set of stencils when used in combination yield a length of cloth that mimicked the look of soft-edged\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere we see a short length of very good indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat is dyed in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejishiro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyle, that is to say it is a blue-on-white pattern which is more difficult to achieve than the more regularly-seen white-on-blue pattern. In addition, to add to the high level of skill needed to dye this length, the piece is double-sided, meaning it was stencil resisted on both its sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe design is that of a languidly running stream or perhaps gently lapping sea water against a shoreline which are rendered in dark blue. In a faux \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e style we see frolicking plovers which in Japan are a popular design motif known as \u003cem\u003echidori. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003echidori\u003c\/em\u003e show two tones of indigo and each has a kind of halo of blue around the image. The length is of a generous size and the overall condition is good and used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a particularly nice length of \u003cem\u003eNarumi kongata \u003c\/em\u003ecloth with a very appealing pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862844670138,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/WhiteonBlue54a.jpg?v=1719326286"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-dyed-cotton-dark-and-light-cranes-as-roundels","title":"A Length of Katazome Dyed Cotton: Dark and Light Cranes as Roundels","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e79\" x 12 3\/4\", 200.75 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a quite long, nicely dyed length of indigo\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecotton whose repeat pattern shows stylized dark and light cranes rendered as roundels. The light toned cranes are small in size than the dark toned cranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe images are set against a dark background, the indigo color is still deep and rich in tone and the cloth itself is woven with a supple hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe generous length is in good, used condition and the dyes are still strong--and what is nice about it aside from the playful pattern cranes is what the crane symbolizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe crane is a symbol for long life-- and as the cranes mate for life the crane image also conveys a wish of marital fidelity and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn good, used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43929238405306,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Rounels532a.jpg?v=1720202119"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-patched-narumi-kongata-one-half-of-a-han-juban","title":"A Length of Patched Narumi Kongata: One-half of a Han Juban","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e54 1\/2\" x 12 1\/4\", 138.5 cm x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarumi \u003cem\u003ekongata\u003c\/em\u003e is a multi-stenciled type of \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyeing: the many stencils used in this process are in the service of making soft edges and contours to images as well as for evoking a \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e type of effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular length of Narumi \u003cem\u003ekongata\u003c\/em\u003e shows a particularly iconic type of pattern that exemplifies what was just described above. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is heavily patched and there is a notch to the right hand side of the fragment. The length is finished on both short ends and, along with the center notch, it is clear that this piece was taken from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/katazome\/products\/a-rare-blue-on-white-katazome-dyed-han-juban-sampler-fabric\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehan juban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a half under kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarumi \u003cem\u003ekongata\u003c\/em\u003e is a kind of \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e that is always considered to be a step above \"regular\" \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e for the simple fact that it requires specialized and remarkable skill to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983553659066,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Two5a.jpg?v=1721751355"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-katazome-cotton-folding-fans","title":"A Length of Katazome Cotton: Folding Fans","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e36 1\/2\" x 12 1\/2\", 92.5 cm x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cloth that was taken from a futon cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe repeat pattern on this cloth is playful: it shows folding fans in two columns and in two directions. Artfully interspersed between these fans are images of silk cording which twist and turn and add a visual rhythm to the length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, the folding fan symbolizes \"the opening of things\" so it is appropriate that it is sometimes used on textiles that compose a bride's wedding trousseau. The piece came from a futon cover which was more than likely part of a large group of gifts a bride was outfitted with before she left her family home in order to live with her husband (and often his family.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing of the design is lighthearted and the overall mood as depicted on this length of indigo dyed cotton cloth is uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44063591432378,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/TwoFanRows5c.jpg?v=1722971253"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-of-dark-toned-katazome-phoenixes-as-roundels","title":"A Fragment of Dark Toned Katazome: Phoenixes as Roundels","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e22\" x 13 1\/4\", 56 cm x 33.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe visual tone of this dark fragment of old \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton is intriguing. The cloth shows phoenixes depicted as roundels against a background of \u003cem\u003ekarakusa \u003c\/em\u003eor trailing vine or arabesque.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ground color is a rich, warmish grey tone and the images and arabesque are indigo dyed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe phoenixes are shown with paulownia flowers, which are the only terrestrial mount the mythical bird will touch when it descends to Earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is hand spun and hand woven and this detail adds greatly to the textural beauty of this very good quality, old length of cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44063597461690,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/RoundelHooo4a.jpg?v=1722971295"},{"product_id":"a-wide-length-of-shibori-large-scale-dappled-miura","title":"A Wide Length of Shibori: Large Scale Dappled Miura","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emid twentieth century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e45\" x 25 1\/2\", 114.5 cm x 64.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a piece of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edyed cotton: the cotton is commercially loomed and much wider than the traditional Japanese hand loomed cloth which is usually about 13\" or 33 cm in width. The dye is more than likely synthetic indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lightweight, nicely textured cotton cloth is unfinished on the two short ends as it seems to have been not been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edapples are large and vibrant and \u003cspan\u003ethe overall pattern is nicely random and lush--and might suggest water or rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a good-sized piece of hand tied\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emiura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a handsome one at that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44085010268346,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/ShibWide5.jpg?v=1723561176"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-blue-on-blue-miura-shibori-abstracted-motifs","title":"A Length of Blue on Blue Miura Shibori: Abstracted Motifs","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e55\" x 13\", 139.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of old \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton was taken from a \u003cem\u003eyukata\u003c\/em\u003e or an unlined, casual kimono. It is very interesting to look at and it shows an unusual overall design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is of large-scale, blue-on-blue \u003cem\u003emiura shibori\u003c\/em\u003e that evokes some kind of water dappling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnto this base we see wonderful, stylized, resist dyed images of clouds (at the top of the length), a stream (on the bottom of the length) and some kind of stylized, abstracted floral forms in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is so varied and seemingly disjointed in its designs that it certainly grabs one's attention and interest. It is unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertainly unusual, this is a good quality length of old \u003cem\u003eshibori \u003c\/em\u003ethat would be wonderful to add to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121694896314,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/ShibAbstract535.jpg?v=1724689249"},{"product_id":"a-sample-of-fine-shibori-dyed-cotton-sunrise-pattern","title":"A Sample of Fine Shibori Dyed Cotton: Sunrise Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003emid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e26 1\/4\" x 12\", 66.5 cm x 30.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fragment of very finely made indigo dyed cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat was used as a dyer's sample. The cloth comes from Arimatsu which can be considered the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapital of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is detailed and is beautifully executed. The design shows a variant on the traditional design called\u003cspan\u003e hinode or \"sunrise.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the faint stain to the top, center edge of the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of very fine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e which is done in a curious variation of the\u003cem\u003e hinode \u003c\/em\u003emotif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121702924474,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/ShiboriSunrise4345.jpg?v=1724689393"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-zanshi-ori-large-katazome-patch","title":"A Length of Zanshi Ori: Large Katazome Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e58\" x 12 1\/2\", 147.25 cm x 31.75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZanshi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis cloth that is woven from threads either leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken threads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.  Usually the weft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is regulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads are used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis length of hand woven \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/em\u003e cotton is a good example of what was just described: it is of good weight and texture and its design is what you might consider to be \"classic\" \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezanshi ori.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts blue-on-white design is attractive and its heavy warp yarns quiet the deep tone of the weft yarns which are less visually prominent than those of the warp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd of course there is that huge patch of \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton which shows ivy and arabesque and reinforces the damage to the other side of the length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA very handsome length of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/em\u003e cloth with a bold visual statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44152821678266,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/ZanshiKata452a.jpg?v=1725376044"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/available.oembed?page=11","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}