{"title":"Shibori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShibori \u003c\/i\u003eis a general term which encompasses a wide range of shape-resist dyeing techniques including tie-and-dye, binding, stitching, pleating and clamping, etc.  By using these techniques a fabric resists dye and creates surface patterns, some extremely intricate and innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-pristine-indigo-cotton-noragi-akita-shibori","title":"A Pristine Indigo Cotton Noragi: Akita Shibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n36\" x 48\", 91.5 cm x 122 cm (hem to shoulder x sleeve tip to sleeve tip)\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully constructed, indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003enoragi\u003c\/i\u003e or work coat, the top of the jacket being sewn from a spare, white-on-blue \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e from Japan's eastern region, which is generally referred to as Akita \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edesign suggests a languid stream and floating flowers; the tones are a stark white against a deep, deep indigo blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodice of this jacket is of deeply dyed indigo cotton; the interior is lined with a medium-tone indigo dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment seems never to have been worn; the cotton is supple and easy.\u0026nbsp; To refresh this jacket which had been sitting for decades in storage, we gave it a quick wash to freshen it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely thing. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87480192,"sku":"2307","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/AkitaShiboriNoragi1.jpeg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"a-sekka-shibori-han-juban-indigo-dyed-cotton-half-under-kimono","title":"A Sekka Shibori Han Juban: Indigo Dyed Cotton Half Under-Kimono","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n28\" x 25 1\/2\", 71 cm x 64.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cotton \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e, or half under kimono, that has been clamp resist dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori\u003c\/i\u003e method where cloth is folded and clamped to resist dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e pattern dyed here is referred to as \u003ci\u003esekka\u003c\/i\u003e or snow flower.\u0026nbsp; The indigo is clear and rich in tone, and the overall pattern is very good. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSekka shibori \u003c\/i\u003ewas often used to pattern undergarments, \u003ci\u003eyukatas,\u003c\/i\u003e diapers and children's clothing: its widespread application may be due to the fact that it is not one of the more complex and technically challenging forms of \u003ci\u003eshibori. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been worn and shows an overall patina from wear, but this is not distracting.\u0026nbsp; There is one, slight stain, shown in an accompanying detail photo, on the proper, right front of the garment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar area is layered with a black synthetic silk. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally lovely. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87483412,"sku":"2589","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/LovelyItajimeHanJuban1.jpeg?v=1571438518"},{"product_id":"an-akita-shibori-head-covering-sashiko-stitching","title":"An Akita Shibori Head Covering: Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n69\" x 12 1\/2\", 175 cm x 31.5 cm\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed cotton is a traditional head covering from Japan's north east or Tohoku region which is called a \u003ci\u003ezukin\u003c\/i\u003e or a n\u003ci\u003eaga tenugui.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from Akita prefecture, and its \u003ci\u003eshibor\u003c\/i\u003ei decoration is very much in the spirit of the spare, dark \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e for which Akita is known. The zig-zag of blue-on-blue \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is graphic, simple and beautifully realized.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe center panel of the head covering is typical of pieces like this: there is an added layer of cotton which is stitched to the base cloth using \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching.\u0026nbsp; Obviously this added panel is meant to provide strength to the piece since the wearer's head sits right under it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe two short ends of the head covering are unfinished and the condition is very good. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece to admire or to use as in home decor.\u0026nbsp; \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":88208582,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/akitashiboribonnet1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-shibori-zokin-tie-dyed-dustrag","title":"A Shibori Zokin: Tie Dyed Dustrag","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n11 1\/2\" x 7\", 29 cm x 17.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers \nof cotton cloth--and is amply clear from the photos--is then densely \nstictched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is sewn from an old cotton piece of \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cloth, blue against white.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed area of the proper front of the cloth is occupies most of the area, and is quite graphic and attractive.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lizadalby.com\/LD\/TofM_Genjiko.html\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo blue of the \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eis most likely not botanical indigo, but the graphic appeal is immediate, and lovely.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":89629722,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShiboriZokin1.jpg?v=1571438521"},{"product_id":"a-benibana-shibori-hemp-fragment-safflower-dye","title":"A Benibana Shibori Hemp Fragment: Safflower Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n22\" x 12\", 56 cm x 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful fragment of \u003ci\u003ebenibana\u003c\/i\u003e or safflower dyed hemp cloth from the Tohoku or northeast region of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuchsia pink color of the cloth is crisp, clear and vibrant; \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e, or shape resist dyeing, was used to imprint designs and patterns into the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink color \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e from Tohoku is prized among collectors in Japan; \u003ci\u003ebenibana\u003c\/i\u003e dye is light fugitive, so finding a full garment or a fragment where there is no fading--as is the case with this piece--is most definitely desirable.\u0026nbsp; Very often this kind of pink colored \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is damaged from too much exposure to light.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns from \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyeing are wonderful as are the gradient rose\/red\/pink tones to be found on this wonderful fragment of fine \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":91865602,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/FuchsiaHempPiece1.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-arimatsu-shibori-yukata-suji-shibori-and-surikomi","title":"A Beautiful Arimatsu Shibori Yukata: Suji Shibori and Surikomi","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n47 1\/2\" x 46\", 120.5 cm x 117 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really beautiful, hand loomed cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; woman's \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e--with a bit of a surprise in its dyeing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical, indigo dyed lines on this \u003ci\u003eyukat\u003c\/i\u003ea were achieved by pleating the cloth and dying it using a technique named \u003ci\u003esuji.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; However, the intersecting lines which run horizontally are not \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed in the same technique: they are applied directly onto the cloth through a stencil in a technique known as \u003ci\u003esurikomi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; Look carefully at the accompanying detail photos to see the difference in the vertical versus the horizontal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of these two techniques is a really handsome \u003ci\u003ekoshi\u003c\/i\u003e or checked pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYukata \u003c\/i\u003eare casual, unlined cotton kimonos that are worn outside in summer for light socializing or while attending festivals--or, they were also worn to go to the \u003ci\u003esento\u003c\/i\u003e or public bath--and they are also worn around the house after one comes home from work, or while staying at an \u003ci\u003eonzen \u003c\/i\u003e(hot spring) or \u003ci\u003eryokan\u003c\/i\u003e (traditional inn).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e is partially lined in stencil resist dyed cotton, and, overall, this is a smashing-looking and very good old, traditional Japanese \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":91867482,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SujiandSurikikomi1.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-double-arashi-patched-fragment-handspun-cotton","title":"A Double Arashi Patched Fragment: Handspun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n50\" x 12\", 127 cm x 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a marvelous, old length of hand spun, hand woven Japanese cotton, whose threads are rich in texture and contain the\u003ci\u003e ito aji\u003c\/i\u003e or thread flavor that is prized by Japanese in old textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color, too, is rich and the dyeing technique is beautiful.\u0026nbsp; The cloth's base color is a pale, sky or robin's egg blue which is referred to in Japan as \u003ci\u003easagi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; Over this lightly dyed indigo base is an attractive diamond lattice of a double \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e process, perhaps \u003ci\u003earashi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; Really, really lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the notch to the middle of this length we can tell this piece was taken from a garment; most likely this cloth was once part of a \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e or a half under kimono.\u0026nbsp; There are three patches to this length and some faint, mottled staining which is unobtrusive and does not impede the appreciation of this cloth.\u0026nbsp; The patches are of the famous, small figured 19th century cloth called \u003ci\u003eEdo komon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally beautiful and recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171372,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/AsagiDoubleArashi1a.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-kumo-shibori-crowded-pattern-with-blanks","title":"A Length of Tied Shibori: Crowded Pattern with \"Blanks\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;ca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 12 3\/4\", 101.5 cm x 32.25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e cloth is rich in texture: the dappled, shaped surface of this cloth is the result of it being firmly tied in little points over the entirety of its surface; once the entire surface is tied, it is dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is crowded and shows a deep, inky indigo color.\u0026nbsp; What is interesting, if you look at most of the accompanying photos, there are a few of the tied dapples which were not dyed, and they show simply as a \"blank\" which has still retained its peaked shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As well, look at the top edge of this length and you will see that the tie dyed design has morphed into a kind of \u003ci\u003ekumo\u003c\/i\u003e or spiderweb pattern on this top, narrow edge.\u0026nbsp; Just beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely length of hand dyed Japanese \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171682,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/KumoLength1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-mosen-fragment-shibori-dyed-mongolian-felted-wool","title":"A Mosen Fragment: Shibori Dyed Mongolian Felted Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 16\", 101.5 cm x 40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed felted wool is a fragment from a larger piece which would have been a floor mat that has associations to tea culture in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed felted wool is called \u003ci\u003emosen\u003c\/i\u003e; wool is not a native fiber to Japan and this felted wool was an import from Mongolia where wool is plentiful and where felting is custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment of \u003ci\u003emosen\u003c\/i\u003e is well-worn.\u0026nbsp; It shows an overall surface abrasion and soiling, some ingrained yet light stains, and some very tiny holes--please look carefully at the accompanying detail photos for a better view onto the condition issues of this rare \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though we detailed the surface flaws of this felted wool textile, its benefits are its beauty, its relative rarity--and for \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eenthusiasts and researchers, the opportunity to own a small piece of this hard-to-find textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":107164722,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Mosen1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-spare-shibori-akita-shibori","title":"A Length of Spare Shibori: Akita Shibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n48\" x 12 3\/4\", 122 cm x 32.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of elegant, indigo dyed cotton is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003emethod, and it most likely was made in the Tohoku or north east region of Japan, where this style of \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eis prevalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably taken from a kimono, this length of cotton shows six, diagonally placed, coin-sized \"blooms\" of tie-dye: the color of the resisted areas is a soft blue; the edges and the imprint of the \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eon the cloth, too, has a soft, vague appearance.\u0026nbsp; Just lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is in good condition; it has been used but the cotton and the coloration are both strong and appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely length of northern Japanese \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":107164942,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SpareAkitaShibori1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-shibori-diaper-free-form-kumo-or-spiderwebs","title":"A Shibori Diaper: Free Form Kumo or Spiderwebs","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n25 1\/2\" x 12\", 64.5 cm x 30.5 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 83, 148);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThis loop of gauzy, lightweight, clingy cotton is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e method--and it is a diaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a typical traditional Japanese diaper; by \"loop\" we mean that although the dimensions, above, state that this is \"25 1\/2\", 64.5 cm\" long, it is actually twice that since this cloth is doubled up on itself and hand stitched to form a \"loop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple, \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edecoration is lovely; the indigo is likely not botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWere the stitching of this diaper undone, it would make a lovely, casual scarf or home accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Really lovely\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108882892,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShiboriDiaper1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-shibori-han-juban-complex-dyeing","title":"A Shibori Han Juban: Complex Dyeing","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n21\" x 48\", 53.5 cm x 122 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderfully complex \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e, or half under-kimono--which is hand sewn from six different types of cotton fabric.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost noticeable is the bodice, which appears to be made from a kind of machine-aided \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ethat was pleated in two directions in order to achieve the gradient, indigo diamond pattern.\u0026nbsp; Over this pleated \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is a pattern of stencil applied motifs that seem to be some kind of chrysanthemum\/ cherry blossom hybrid.\u0026nbsp; Really lovely work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice the \u003ci\u003esekka shibori \u003c\/i\u003eon the stepped sleeves--but look closely.\u0026nbsp; This \u003ci\u003eitajime \u003c\/i\u003eor clamp dyed method of \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is familiar to many, but in this particular case it looks like the cotton was stencil resisted before the cloth was clamped into the snowflower or \u003ci\u003esekka\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, as the indigo shows a patterned flurry of resisted marks, reminiscent of a snowstorm\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eVery\u003c\/i\u003e unusual--and very beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen ends of both of the stepped sleeves show a commercially produced cotton; this part of the sleeve is lined in yet another commercially produced cotton. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar, or \u003ci\u003eeri,\u003c\/i\u003e is lovely too, and quite different from the body of the under kimono.\u0026nbsp; It is made from silk which has been delicately embroidered with silk flowers, sixteen in all, some of them a bit worn.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marvelous and unusual \u003ci\u003eyose han juban \u003c\/i\u003eis in very good condition, and it shows a marvelous assortment of very good cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":110583012,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/DoubleShiboriHanJuban1.jpg?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"a-layered-shibori-mat-fascinating-techniques-and-combinations","title":"A Layered Shibori Mat: Fascinating Techniques and Combinations","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n35\" x 25\", 89 cm x 63.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to consider that the creator of this sitting mat fashioned it out of some very precious pieces of cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face of the mat is made from a beautiful \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ecotton, one that it is beautifully murky in its sapphire tones and shows two, layered \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003etechniques, one on top of the other, which produce an undulating, water surface effect.\u0026nbsp; Note the elongated oval repair to the center, right of the cloth, the patch being a white ground \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ecotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of this mate is a very generous area of \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/i\u003e cotton cloth: \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/i\u003e is a stencil resist technique that employs several layers of stenciling which produces a \u003ci\u003efaux shibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; The name \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata \u003c\/i\u003eis a nod to the famous \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e making center in Aichi Prefecture, Narumi.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/i\u003e was produced all over Japan and it is, without exception, always a tier in price above other types of less complicated stencil resist dyed cottons, and, truth be told, it is often very expensive.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very unusual and very beautiful piece.\u0026nbsp; It is made of repurposed shibori and Narumi kongata textiles which show patina from wear and some patching and mending as can be seen on the accompanying detail photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":110583172,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/LayeredShiboriMat1.jpg?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"a-piece-of-19th-century-silk-itajime-or-kyokechi","title":"A Piece of 19th Century Silk: Itajime or Kyokechi","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n23\" x 10\", 58.5 cm x 25.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely length of very thin \u003ci\u003echirimen\u003c\/i\u003e silk which is dyed in benibana or safflower; the indigo silk piece is \u003ci\u003etsumugi\u003c\/i\u003e silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ebenibana\u003c\/i\u003e silk is dyed in the i\u003ci\u003etajime \u003c\/i\u003eor clamp resist dyed method, where carved wooden blocks are clamped over cloth, the clamping creating a resist dye and producing a specified image.\u0026nbsp; Please see our blog posting, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/11\/a-rare-glimpse-at-hand-carved-itajime-dyeing-boards\/\"\u003ehere,\u003c\/a\u003e for more information on this process.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo dyed silk is produced using a stencil resist dye method called katazome, the lyrical image imprinted on cloth is that of butterflies and flowers, the swirling lines being the path of the butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome slight light fading and soiling.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":114714142,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/OrangeItajimeBlue1.jpg?v=1571438528"},{"product_id":"a-lovely-taisho-era-shibori-yukata-wisteria-motif","title":"A Lovely Taisho Era Shibori Yukata: Wisteria Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n53\" x 48\", 134.5 cm x 122 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ci\u003eshibori yukata\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e being an unlined, casual cotton kimono that was worn to attend social gatherings in summer, or at home, while visiting a hot spring, en route to a public bath or during festival times.\u0026nbsp; This \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e, being beautifully dyed in the \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e method and rather fancy its design, was probably worn out and about in summer for social occasions.\u0026nbsp; It is entirely hand stitched.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of large patterned, grey, blue and white \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is of the type produced in the early to mid century, during the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taish%C5%8D_period\"\u003eTaisho period,\u003c\/a\u003e 1912-1926, a time \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artic.edu\/aic\/exhibitions\/exhibition\/japanesekimono\"\u003ewhen kimonos sported a kind of \"modern\" look\u003c\/a\u003e by using large scale patterns, sometimes quite graphic.\u0026nbsp; We have featured this \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e on our blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2011\/08\/a-taisho-era-cotton-shibori-yukata\/\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif seen here is a variation on the wisteria or \u003ci\u003efuji \u003c\/i\u003emotif, a traditional Japanese pattern that is especially fitting on a \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e, as \u003ci\u003eyukatas \u003c\/i\u003eare often patterned with designs that are meant to be cooling to the eye and the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice the square of cloth which is hand stitched to the seat of the \u003ci\u003eyukata's\u003c\/i\u003e interior: just a lovely detail. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an especially lovely \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e, the indigo still quite vibrant and the design exceedingly handsome. There are about four, faint stains the size of a coin which are depicted on the accompanying detail photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":121191162,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/WisteriaYukata1.jpg?v=1571438529"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-kanoko-shibori-contemporary","title":"A Length of Kanoko Shibori: Contemporary Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n53\" x 13 1\/2\", 134.5 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intensely \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e-ed length of commerically produced cotton is all texture due to the countless tied puckers which create the interest in this indigo dyed cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKanoko\u003c\/i\u003e, or fawn-dappled, \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eshows regularly spaced dots which, obviously resemble the coat of a baby deer.\u0026nbsp; This length is crammed with dots, each a little peak of cloth, and the texture is as lovely as the overall color, size and shape of this fragment.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":140244762,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Kanoko1a.jpg?v=1571438531"},{"product_id":"a-hand-towel-of-sekka-shibori-contemporary-cotton-and-stripes","title":"A Hand Towel of Sekka Shibori: Contemporary Cotton and Stripes","description":"\u003cp\u003econtemporary\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n29\" x 16\", 73.5 cm x 40.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a contemporary, commercially produced white cotton tea towel that has been dyed in the \u003ci\u003esekka itajime shibori\u003c\/i\u003e technique--this kaleidoscopic flower pattern looks wonderful against the base cloth of white cotton that is accentuated with narrow, red woven stripes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some offset indigo to some of the white areas, but otherwise this is a quite startling and lovely piece--and it is very much eager to be used.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":144351152,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SekkaTeaTowel1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-sekka-shibori-zokin-asa-no-ha","title":"An Itajime Shibori Zokin: Asa No Ha","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12 1\/4\" x 9 1\/4\", 31 cm x 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is a traditional Japanese dust rag which is usually made from several layers of cotton that have been \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched together.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eZokin\u003c\/i\u003e, along with diapers, can be considered the last stop in the textile repurposing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is about four layers thick and shows a front and back of large scale \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003ecotton, the pattern of this clamp resisted \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eis that of the hemp leaf or \u003ci\u003easa no ha.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching is done in a grid pattern and the overall condition is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":146008812,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/AsanohaShiboriZokin1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-from-a-mosen-felted-and-dyed-mongolian-wool","title":"A Fragment from a Mosen: Felted and Dyed Mongolian Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n16 1\/2\" x 15\",\u0026nbsp; 42 cm x 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed felted wool is a fragment from a larger \npiece which would have been a floor mat that has associations to tea \nculture in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed felted wool is called \u003ci\u003emosen\u003c\/i\u003e; \nwool is not a native fiber to Japan and this felted wool was an import \nfrom Mongolia where wool is plentiful and where felting is custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small fragment of \u003ci\u003emosen\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; It shows one large shibori roundel accompanied by a smaller one to its lower right; the background color of rust is rich; the green color of the larger \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e roundel is quite clear.\u0026nbsp; This tie dying was done in Mongolia, the source of the felted wool.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a beauty--and for \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eenthusiasts and researchers, this is a good opportunity to own a small piece of this hard-to-find textile.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":146011272,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/LastMosen1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-of-shibori-sawtooth","title":"A Fragment of Shibori: Diagonals and Small Diamonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n18\" x 12 3\/4\", 45.5 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely piece of indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e: the technique used to produce this complex pattern is a from of \u003ci\u003earashi shibori, arashi\u003c\/i\u003e meaning storm, so the allusion is that of driving rain, and many variations of \u003ci\u003earashi \u003c\/i\u003eare based on strong diagonals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton seems not to be hand loomed, however the indigo is likely botanical, if not wholly, then in part.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in pattern, this is a stunning little piece of hand made Arimatsu\u003ci\u003e shibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":146014232,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SawtoothShibori1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-sekka-shibori-zokin-snowflower","title":"A Sekka Shibori Zokin: Snowflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12 3\/4\" x 9 1\/2\",\u0026nbsp; 32.5 cm x 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is a traditional Japanese dust rag which is usually made from several layers of cotton that have been \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched together.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eZokin\u003c\/i\u003e, along with diapers, can be considered the last stop in the textile repurposing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is about four layers thick and shows a front and back of \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003ecotton, the pattern of this clamp resisted \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eis that of the \u003ci\u003esekka\u003c\/i\u003e or snow flower.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching is done in a grid pattern and the overall condition is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\nA lovely thing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":146014262,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Sekkazokin1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-of-double-arashi-shibori-sawtooth-1","title":"A Fragment of Double Arashi Shibori: Sawtooth","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n18 1\/2\" x 12 3\/4\", 47 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely piece of indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e: the technique used to produce this complex pattern is a from of \u003ci\u003earashi shibori, arashi\u003c\/i\u003e meaning storm, so the allusion is that of driving rain, and many variations of \u003ci\u003earashi \u003c\/i\u003eare based on strong diagonals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton seems not to be hand loomed, however the indigo is likely botanical, if not wholly, then in part.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\nRich in pattern, this is a stunning little piece of hand made Arimatsu\u003ci\u003e shibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":169310362,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SawtoothShibori8a.jpg?v=1571438534"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-shirokage-shibori-shippo-tsunagi-1","title":"A Length of Shirokage Shibori: Shippo Tsunagi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;ca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n45\" x 13\", 114 cm x 33 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton which has been dyed in the \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e method, utilizing a technique referred to as \u003ci\u003eshirokage\u003c\/i\u003e or white shadow work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShirokage \u003c\/i\u003eis a technique which requires great skill; it is one of the most admired \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e techniques as one needs to be an accomplished \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eartist to create good \u003ci\u003eshirokage\u003c\/i\u003e, which this is.\u0026nbsp; Note the strong, clear dyed blue lines against a stark, white ground.\u0026nbsp; This makes for good \u003ci\u003eshirokage shibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is called \u003ci\u003eshippo tsunagi\u003c\/i\u003e which is an interlocking circle motif meant to suggest the seven Buddhist treasures.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003eshippo tsunagi\u003c\/i\u003e\n pattern has been embellished by an additional dyeing process where a \nfine mist of small dots has been stenciled over the surface of the \ncloth, which can be seen in the accompanying photograph.\u0026nbsp; Some of this \nfine mist has faded, but the indigo blue \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eis still very strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the cotton is a bit worn and very slightly discolored from age and use, and appearing on it, especially on one edge near the bottom, is a small grouping of stains.\u0026nbsp; There is one unfinished, short edge and one finished, short edge.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn very good piece of cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":171825392,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShirakageShippo1a.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-sliver-of-akane-shibori-madder-from-tohoku","title":"A Sliver of Akane Shibori: Madder from Tohoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n18\" x 3\", 45.75 cm x 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow length of wonderful hand spun, hand loomed, \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cotton is intended for those who are interested in historical Japanese natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Akita_Prefecture\"\u003eAkita prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan's north east or Tohoku region and it is dyed in \u003ci\u003eakane\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japanese madder, a dyestuff that is not used very often due to its relative rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth itself is wonderful as was stated earlier, and for those interested in \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyeing, the folk art of Tohoku or Japanese traditional dyestuffs, this ribbon of cloth is for you \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":171826062,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TohokuAkane1.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-fabulously-boro-shibori-yukata-mino-and-large-kumo","title":"A Boro Shibori Yukata: Mino and Large Diamonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n49\" x 47\", 124.5 cm x 119.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marvel is a very well used, slightly damaged and kind of repaired old cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori yukata\u003c\/i\u003e which was hand dyed in indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic appeal is instantaneous and the bold design is unusual and collectible.\u0026nbsp; The top half of the \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e with its radiating lines emanating from the neck part of the kimono, is dyed in a motif called \u003ci\u003emino\u003c\/i\u003e, a reference to the thatched straw rain cape which was worn in old Japan.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eMino\u003c\/i\u003e kimono when they are beautifully dyed with luxuriously radiating lines are extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom half of this \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e shows a field of large, diamond shapes which play around the garment on front and back.\u0026nbsp; Note the center of the garment where there is a stitched seam: the \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e is pleated here and is stitched closed; it is not created from two separate pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay attention, too, to the various areas of wear and loss to the \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e: the large hole in the proper back, the frays and holes under the arms, the big patched repair to the proper front, right side, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this fine \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e has gone the way of \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e, it is still a remarkably good looking piece and with its \u003ci\u003emino\u003c\/i\u003e and diamond patterns, it is extremely unusual and very attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":174398942,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/MinoShiboriBoro1.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-mid-century-shibori-lattice","title":"A Length of Mid Century Shibori: Lattice","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e62\" x 13 3\/4\", 157.5 cm x 35 cm\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deeply colored length of shibori is dyed in a very concentrated \nindigo: the hand tied pattern is that of a lattice, and its based on a \nstark blue against white color combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length is taken from a yukata and you will see a slight crease running down the length of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe cotton is commercially loomed--and the graphic quality of this length is stunning.\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":178698532,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/CypressFenceShibori1a.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-superb-boro-shibori-mat-narumi-kongata-patch","title":"A Superb Boro Shibori Mat: Narumi Kongata Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n38\" x 24\", 96.5 cm x 61 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mat of indigo dyed \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e cottons is something of a masterwork of random, haphazard and, perhaps unintentional, beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base cloth of hand spun, hand woven \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cotton is just stunning: it is a complex pattern of \u003ci\u003enui\u003c\/i\u003e or stitched \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e based on the\u003ci\u003e fundo tsunagi\u003c\/i\u003e or a stylized repeat of a counterweight design.\u0026nbsp; The way the \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is dyed--mottled, contrasting--makes the surface of the cotton shimmer with light and vitality. \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marvelous, old \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is patched on the opposite side with beautiful and contrasting cotton cloth.\u0026nbsp; First, there is a good-sized swatch of \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/i\u003e, a very clever type of complex resist dyed stenciled cloth whose patterns are meant to mimic that of shibori; this faux \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e effect is the result of many layers of stenciling which require a high level of artisanry.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eNarumi kongata\u003c\/i\u003e is a very valuable cloth, and one that is often\u0026nbsp; pricier than less complex types of stencil resist dying, sometime prohibitively so.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe center patch is \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e dyed and is something of a paving stone pattern while to its right is a lovely patch of\u003ci\u003e miura \u003c\/i\u003eshibori, a pattern of watery-looking puckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally good piece of old \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e, with marvelous hand loomed cottons, fantastic, old hand spun yarns, and a compositon based on very good examples of \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e, in very good, bright condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":181690802,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShiboriBoro6.jpg?v=1571438536"},{"product_id":"a-short-length-of-textured-kanoko-shibori-puckers","title":"A Short Length of Textured Kanoko Shibori: Puckers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;ca. mid to late twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n38\" x 13\", 96 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intensely \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e-ed length of commericially produced \ncotton is all texture due to the countless tied puckers which create visual\n interest in this indigo dyed cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eKanoko\u003c\/i\u003e, or fawn-dappled, \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003eshows regularly spaced\n dots which, obviously resemble the coat of a baby deer.\u0026nbsp; This length is\n crammed with dots, each a little peak of cloth, and the texture is as \nlovely as the overall color, size and shape of this fragment.\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":181690972,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TexturedKanoko1a.jpg?v=1571438536"},{"product_id":"a-slender-short-length-of-akane-shibori-madder-from-tohoku","title":"A Slender Short Length of Akane Shibori: Madder from Tohoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n17 1\/2\" x 3\", 44.5 cm x 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow length of wonderful hand spun, hand loomed, \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cotton is intended for those who are interested in historical Japanese natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth comes from Akita prefecture in Japan's north east or Tohoku region and it is dyed in \u003ci\u003eakane\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japanese madder, a dyestuff that is not used very often due to its relative rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe cloth itself, with its delicious hand spun cotton yarns, is rich in\u003ci\u003e ito aji \u003c\/i\u003eor thread taste, and for those interested in \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyeing, the folk art of Tohoku or Japanese traditional dyestuffs, this ribbon of cloth is for you\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":186654942,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TohokuAkane4a.jpg?v=1571438537"},{"product_id":"a-long-narrow-length-of-gromwell-root-dyed-shibori-shikon-mokume","title":"A Long, Narrow Length of Gromwell Root Dyed Shibori: Shikon Mokume","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n56\" x 6 1\/4\", 142 cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an attractive length of cloth for those who are interested in traditional Japanese botanical dyeing and \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow, long piece of powerloomed cotton, this is dyed in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2009\/06\/sometsukasa-yoshioka-%E6%9F%93%E5%8F%B8%E3%82%88%E3%81%97%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8B-a-botanical-dyers-atelier-post-6-purple\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eshikon\u003c\/i\u003e or gromwell root,\u003c\/a\u003e a traditional purple dyestuff.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e technique is \u003ci\u003emokume \u003c\/i\u003eor wood grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the \u003ci\u003eshikon\u003c\/i\u003e has faded a bit and gone a bit cool, and there is a stain in the center of the length which is shown in the accompanying photos here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill, for those of you who know that \u003ci\u003eshikon\u003c\/i\u003e is a something of a precious dyestuff--and it is--and that dyed cotton examples are rather pricey--they always are--this nicely faded piece is a lovely thing to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":194262812,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/MokumeShikon1c.jpg?v=1571438537"},{"product_id":"a-long-piece-of-indigo-dyed-shibori-cotton-miura-in-garlands","title":"A Long Piece of Indigo Dyed Shibori Cotton: Miura Streamers","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n128\" x 12 3\/4\", 326 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really gorgeous length--a very long piece--of indigo cotton which is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003emethod--the technique shown is a variant on \u003ci\u003emiura.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is hand stitched from two or three pieces; its color is bright and clear indigo, rich and velvety blue, and the cotton cloth is of good quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003emiura\u003c\/i\u003e, the blotchy, tied \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e, are arranged in vertical \"streamers\" or garlands which flow down the length of the cloth in irregularly spaced rows. The \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is beautifully done, and the condition of this long piece of indigo dyed\u003ci\u003e shibori \u003c\/i\u003ecotton is very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully good piece of shibori, which begs to be put to use in an art project.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":197437202,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShiboriMiuraLength1.jpg?v=1571438538"},{"product_id":"a-padded-cotton-shibori-pad-small-zabuton","title":"A Padded Cotton Shibori Pad: Small Zabuton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12 1\/2\" x 9 3\/4\", 32 cm x 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small, bright, padded, \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed textile is most likely some form of \u003ci\u003ezabuton\u003c\/i\u003e or traditional sitting cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows a looped handled hand stitched to one corner while the cotton is dyed in a tied \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e method, the result called \u003ci\u003ekumo\u003c\/i\u003e or spiderweb.\u0026nbsp; The small cushion is filled with cotton wadding and the surface shows a bit of very faint scuffing and a barely-there stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally charming.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":201355152,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShibMiniZabuton1.jpg?v=1571438538"},{"product_id":"an-itajime-shibori-diaper-kikko-and-sekka","title":"An Itajime Shibori Diaper: Kikko and Sekka","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n27 1\/4\" x 12 1\/4\", 69 cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gauze weight cotton cloth measures, as shown as 27 1\/4\" or 69 cm in length, when in reality as it is twice that since this is a length of cotton that has been stitched as a \"tube,\" short end to short end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a diaper and is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003eor clamp dyed method.\u0026nbsp; The cotton would have been folded in a series of triangular folds, then clamped, and then the edges would have been dyed.\u0026nbsp; The result is this field of blue on white, six pointed \"flowers\" which are arranged at the points of a hexagon, creating a repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon form is important to note as it is the tortoiseshell motif, which is a symbol meaning long life, a conveyance that anyone would wish for the baby wearing this diaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very, very faint pink, coin sized stain, almost entirely unnoticeable and a small, hole, half the size of a lentil, or smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207022435,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/KikkoSekka1.jpg?v=1571438539"},{"product_id":"a-sekka-itajime-shibori-diaper-one-patch","title":"A Sekka Itajime Shibori Diaper: One Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n26\" x 12 1\/4\", 66 cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gauzy cotton cloth measures, as shown as 26\" or 66 cm\n in length, when in reality as it is twice that since this is a length \nof cotton that has been stitched as a \"tube,\" short end to short end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a diaper and is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003eor\n clamp dyed method.\u0026nbsp; The cotton would have been folded in a series of \ntriangular folds, then clamped, and then the edges would have been \ndyed.\u0026nbsp; The result is this field of blue on white, kaleidoscopic, six pointed \"flowers\" \nwhich are configured more or less along the lines of a hexagon.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\n hexagon form is important to note as it is the tortoiseshell motif, \nwhich is a symbol meaning long life, a conveyance that anyone would wish\n for the baby wearing this diaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nReally lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207022503,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SekkaPatchedDiaper1.jpg?v=1571438539"},{"product_id":"a-magnificent-kyoukechi-and-sashiko-stitched-textile-two-stunning-sides","title":"A Magnificent Kyoukechi and Sashiko Stitched Textile: Two Stunning Sides","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n42\" x 12 1\/2\", 106.5 cm x 31.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really fantastic cotton textile, even when considered from various viewpoints: from the beautiful design, to the techniques used to create the patterns, to the pairing of the front and back images, to the hand sashiko stitching which joins the front and back, to the very good condition of the textile itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front shows a base cloth in the \u003ci\u003easa no h\u003c\/i\u003ea or traditional hemp leaf pattern, the design acheived by either the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/11\/two-beautiful-itajime-dyed-han-juban-hemp-leaf-and-cherry-blossoms\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekyoukechi\/ itajime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method or by the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.melcer.jp\/culture\/spiraea\/chusen.html\"\u003e\u003ci\u003echusen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method of dyeing (more likely the \u003ci\u003eitajime\u003c\/i\u003e method was used).\u0026nbsp; Over this are stencil applied images of gourds and maple leaves which seen to float over the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is almost lovelier: seen here is, yes, a field of \u003ci\u003eitajime\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cloth, in a pale blue tone, blue-on-white, in the cross-cords pattern.\u0026nbsp; Superimposed over this base design is a darker repeat of stars and rice measures, each image slightly bleeding, which is lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook carefully at the attached photos and you will notice the white \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching, which is done in a kind of concentric, angular movement.\u0026nbsp; Just lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cloth is too long to have been a diaper, but it may have been.\u0026nbsp; It is also too pale in color to have been a head dress, but it may have been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn either case, it is a really magnificent conglomeration of good quality, hand dyed cloth from old Japan, and it comes very highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207707440,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/CrossedCordsItajime11.jpg?v=1571438539"},{"product_id":"a-big-fragment-of-old-shibori-hand-spun-cotton","title":"A Good Fragment of Old Shibori: Hand Spun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n23\" x 13\", 58.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a beautiful piece of old \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; This blue-on-white \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e, dyed on hand loomed cotton, is sophisticated, and for dyers out there, you can immediately understand why: this cotton piece was submerged in a dye vat, so the white areas of this pattern were ingeniously tucked away to resist contact with the indigo dye, allowing only the blue areas of the pattern to drink in the dye.\u0026nbsp; Quite remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is that of \u003ci\u003eyanagi \u003c\/i\u003eor willow that at bottom morphs into a zig-zag of \u003ci\u003eshirokage\u003c\/i\u003e or white shadow \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Just lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth itself shows wear to the surface and just a bit of scuffing, the wear can be seen especially in one area where there is a small area of threadbare cloth, shown in the accompanying photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little jewel of \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyeing, recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207708404,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/YanagiShiboriFragment1.jpg?v=1571438539"},{"product_id":"a-sekka-shibori-diaper-clamp-dyed","title":"A Sekka Shibori Diaper: Clamp Dyed","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n28\" x 12 1\/4\", 71 cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gauze weight cotton cloth measures, as shown as 28\" or 71cm\n in length, when in reality as it is twice that since this is a length \nof cotton that has been stitched as a \"tube,\" short end to short end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a diaper and is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003eor clamp \ndyed method.\u0026nbsp; The cotton would have been folded in a series of \ntriangular folds, then clamped, and then the edges would have been \ndyed.\u0026nbsp; The result is this field of blue on white, six pointed \"flowers\" \nwhich are arranged at the points of a hexagon, creating a repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon form is important to note as it is the tortoiseshell \nmotif, which is a symbol meaning long life, a conveyance that anyone \nwould wish for the baby wearing this diaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\nSome surface wear, a tiny hole, but otherwise in good, used condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207901576,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/KikkoShiboriDiaper1.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-marvelously-resist-dyed-koshimaki-complex-graphic-dyeing","title":"A Marvelously Resist Dyed Koshimaki: Complex Graphic Dyeing","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n26 3\/4\" x 44\", 68 cm x 112 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly dyed, pattern-on-pattern cotton textile is a \u003ci\u003ekoshimaki \u003c\/i\u003eor a kind of Japanese half-slip to be tied around the waist and worn under a kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clash of patterns and expert dyeing is just fantastic.\u0026nbsp; The base cloth is a very bold blue-on-white pattern of resist dyed high contrast blocks of white embedded in a blue field.\u0026nbsp; On top of this dazzling ground are stenciled images of\u0026nbsp; large-scale well cribs and paulownia flowers, eight pairs in all.\u0026nbsp; The wide, cotton banding on the top---cut short on each side--shows an intricately resist dyed \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e cotton with a butterfly pattern, the cloth seemingly culled from another garment and repurposed here as a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the \u003ci\u003ekoshimaki\u003c\/i\u003e shows a large, block of indigo dyed cotton which is hand stitched to the base using thick, white\u003ci\u003e sashiko\u003c\/i\u003e thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire garment--which contains so many wonderful layers of designs, is in very good, slightly used condition: certainly the cloth is still vibrant in color and pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally, really lovely, and very recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207901740,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Koshimaki1.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"an-itajime-or-sekka-shibori-diaper","title":"An Itajime or Sekka Shibori Diaper","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n25\" x 12 1\/2\", 63.5 cm x 31.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gauzy cotton cloth measures, as shown as 25\" or 63.5 cm\n in length, when in reality as it is twice that since this is a length \nof cotton that has been stitched as a \"tube,\" short end to short end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a diaper and is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori \u003c\/i\u003eor\n clamp dyed method.\u0026nbsp; The cotton would have been folded in a series of \ntriangular folds, then clamped, and then the edges would have been \ndyed.\u0026nbsp; The result is this field of blue on white, kaleidoscopic, six pointed \"flowers\" \nwhich are configured more or less along the lines of a hexagon.\u0026nbsp; Note that the dye has bled in irregular patterns along the length of the cloth, which adds a interesting variation to the motif.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\n hexagon form is important to note as it is the tortoiseshell motif, \nwhich is a symbol meaning long life, a conveyance that anyone would wish\n for the baby wearing this diaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nReally lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207902002,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SekkaDiaper4444.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-two-process-shibori-fragment-large-central-kumo","title":"A Beautiful Two Process Shibori Fragment: Large, Central Kumo","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n24\" x 12 1\/2\", 61 cm x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vibrantly designed length of indigo dyed shibori cloth which shows two processes and which is dyed on beautiful hand spun, hand loomed cotton.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a set of evenly spaced pompoms or soft blue irregular blossom shapes. Overlayed on to this is a centrally placed, dark blue, linear form which emanates outward from a central point, the two radiating ends being a type of \u003ci\u003eyanagi\u003c\/i\u003e or willow shibori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the soft, amorphous, watery blue and the deep, twig like blue forms on top is just beautiful.\u0026nbsp; The cloth is in used condition, but it is still really lovely, and really collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207902076,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Shibori77.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-folded-shibori-fragment-pleats-in-two-directions","title":"A Folded Shibori Fragment: Pleats in Two Directions","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n23\" x 12 1\/2\", 58.5 cm x 31.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e cotton is composed of two pieces which have been hand stitched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is dyed using two processes: a diagonally-oriented pleating which produces the soft, blue lines in the background, and a vertically oriented, bound pleating which produces the bold lines of the \"foreground.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dyeing is beautiful as is the indigo, and this piece, which shows wear, is a wonderful addition to any collection of \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e, especially for study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207902108,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Shibori88.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-of-indigo-dyed-cotton-itajime-or-kyoukechi-dyeing","title":"A Fragment of Indigo Dyed Cotton: Itajime or Kyoukechi Dyeing","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12\" x 13 3\/4\", 30 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful little fragment of cotton cloth, a type of twill cotton that was produced in the 19th century; it has a felted quality to the hand as it is soft and dense and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue on blue, fuzzy cotton is dyed in the\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/11\/two-beautiful-itajime-dyed-han-juban-hemp-leaf-and-cherry-blossoms\/\"\u003e itajime\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ekyoukechi\u003c\/i\u003e and the pattern is that of asa no ha or the hemp leaf motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small fragment is a wonderful artifact for those interested in resist dyeing methods or for those interested in esoteric folk textiles. It appears that this piece was a scrap that had never been used as it is bright and densely colored and the cloth shows no wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really wonderful piece of \u003ci\u003eitajime\u003c\/i\u003e cotton.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208065150,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ItajimeMokka1.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-itajime-yukata-indigo-dyed-cotton","title":"A Beautiful Itajime Yukata: Indigo Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n52\" x 47 1\/2\", 132 cm x 120.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis a marvelously clear and bright indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e that has been dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime shibori\u003c\/i\u003e method.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton of this unlined, casual kimono seems not to be hand loomed, but even so, it has a beautifully soft and gauzy hand that would make you think otherwise.\u0026nbsp; The repeat pattern of hexagons--beautifully done--is achieved by folding and clamping the cotton before dyeing; this shaping of the cloth and dyeing under pressure yields the kaleidoscopic effect we see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon form is also known as \u003ci\u003ekikko\u003c\/i\u003e or tortoise shell, which, as you may imagine, conveys a wish for long life.\u0026nbsp; In addition to the repeated \u003ci\u003ekikko\u003c\/i\u003e, we also see six-pointed floral shapes within this geometric network, which allude to a motif the Japanese call \u003ci\u003esekka\u003c\/i\u003e or snow flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy having a look at the accompanying detail photos it is easy to see that this shibori yukata is in very good condition.\u0026nbsp; One or two very small, insignificant stains, shown on the accompanying detail photos, are hard to see but are noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful garment, beautifully designed and executed.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208065194,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ItajimeYukata1.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-shibori-fragment-hand-spun-cotton","title":"A Beautiful Shibori Fragment: Hand Spun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 13 1\/4\", 101.5 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful length of indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ecloth which shows a really lovely, shape resist dyed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth itself is a wonderful hand loomed cotton, rich in the texture that only hand loomed cloth embodies.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003eshibori,\u003c\/i\u003e a stark and repetitive field of of inverted \"Y\" shapes looks almost like the tracks of a group of very busy birds.\u0026nbsp; This is an unusual and beautiful pattern, very regular in its repeat and very clean in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that on the top third of the fragment there is a horizontal crease and a slightly discolored bar; as well, there are a few slight, light stains just above this zone, one of the stains being yellow in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill, this is a really gorgeous length of indigo dyed \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e cotton, and one that is recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208065698,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/UpsideDownYanagi1.jpg?v=1571438540"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-shibori-fragments-faded-beauties","title":"A Pair of Shibori Fragments: Faded Beauties","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\neach: 12\"\u0026nbsp; x 12\", 30.25 cm x 30.25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely pair of hand woven, cotton \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e fragments, each of which is faded and worn from use, but each of which is still just gorgeous to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shows a dominant, wide, vertical striping, the result, it seems from a kind of pleating before dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fragment shows a rather regular, soft blue vertical, wide striping which plays against the bolder stripes which dominate the piece.\u0026nbsp; The other shows a six-sided floral form, \u003ci\u003esekka\u003c\/i\u003e or snowflower, which is dyed using the\u003ci\u003e itajime\u003c\/i\u003e or clamp dyed technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really beautiful--and rather unusual--pair of old \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208380098,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TwoShiboriPieces1a.jpg?v=1571438541"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-itajime-dyed-cotton-mirror-images","title":"A Length of Itajime Dyed Cotton: Mirror Images","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n24\" x 13\", 61 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of gauzy, hand loomed cotton is dyed in the\u003ci\u003e itajime\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ekyoukechi\u003c\/i\u003e method, a resist dye technique which uses carved boards and applied pressure to resist the cloth in order to produce patterns.\u0026nbsp; Read more about this method of patterning cloth \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/11\/a-rare-glimpse-at-hand-carved-itajime-dyeing-boards\/\"\u003eon our blog, here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular fragment of cloth shows a repeat pattern of peonies in mirror image: this mirroring effect is due to the way that the cloth is boards are positioned when clamping the cloth.\u0026nbsp; In the center of this fragment, just between the mirrored image of the flowers, you can see a gap of sorts: it is here the cloth has been folded as it is interleaved between the carved boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice, as well, a slight tinge of pink color to the resist dyed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely and collectible length of resist dyed cotton.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":212167533,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/OrangeItajime9.jpg?v=1571438541"},{"product_id":"an-arashi-shibori-han-juban-storm-shibori","title":"An Arashi Shibori Han Juban: Storm Shibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n21\" x 23\", 53.25 cm x 58.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely, indigo dyed cotton garment is a \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e or a half-under-kimono.\u0026nbsp; In this case, it is sleeveless, because sleeves in old Japan were routinely applied and replaced for various reasons, most likely they were changed due to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis under kimono is made from pleated and pole wrapped \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \u003ci\u003earashi,\u003c\/i\u003e or storm, as the pleated, indigo pattern looks like driving rain.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003earashi shibori\u003c\/i\u003e is clear and deeply colored: notice some blips and scrunches in the diagonal lines, the result of hand pleating, and, to our eyes, very attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment is completely hand stitched and aside from some surface wear and a few, quite small and very faint stains (very few), this beautiful, old \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e garment is in good condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely and simple article of \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003edyed clothing from old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":215005810,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ArashiHanJuban2.jpg?v=1571438543"},{"product_id":"a-stunningly-beautiful-itajime-han-juban-thick-cotton-twill","title":"A Stunningly Beautiful Itajime Han Juban: Thick Cotton Twill","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n22 1\/2\" x 17 1\/2\", 57 cm x 44.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally beautiful, this is a indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e or half under kimono which is dyed in the \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/11\/a-rare-glimpse-at-hand-carved-itajime-dyeing-boards\/\"\u003eitajime or kyoukechi \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003emethod using carved boards and pressure to create repeat patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is a heavy twill that resembles a flannel; it was told to us that this kind of cotton--which was produced in the 19th century--is called\u003ci\u003e mouka,\u003c\/i\u003e but there is some debate about this.\u0026nbsp; Still, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.trocadero.com\/stores\/sritextiles\/items\/665164\/item665164.html\"\u003ewe find examples of this heavy, twill cotton from the 19th century\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.trocadero.com\/stores\/sritextiles\/items\/665164\/item665164.html\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eand very often it is dyed in the \u003ci\u003eitajime\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ekyoukechi\u003c\/i\u003e method.\u0026nbsp; This cloth always gives a softness to the imprinted image.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003ci\u003e han juban\u003c\/i\u003e has been used hard as can be seen by the many holes and the torn edges.\u0026nbsp; Please note that the two side seams (under the arm holes) of the \u003ci\u003ehan juban\u003c\/i\u003e are not stitched to form a properly finished garment; the two sides are open, and this said, the garment could be lifted from the front bottom hemp upward and laid flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is really fascinating--and those of you who study \u003ci\u003eitajime\u003c\/i\u003e dyeing will have insight into the dyeing method used on this piece. \u0026nbsp; You will notice white, undyed spots throughout the whole of this garment.\u0026nbsp; Upon closer inspection you will see that these white spots are in fact a \u003ci\u003ekikko\u003c\/i\u003e or hexagonal, tortoise shell pattern which was not \"properly\" resisty dyed so we do not see this pattern clearly.\u0026nbsp; It appears splotchy.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e\nOver this is, on the \u003ci\u003easagi \u003c\/i\u003eor pale blue indigo ground, we see a really beautiful pattern of \u003ci\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e or a traditional design motive, a combination of plum blossoms, bamboo and pine, a traditional motif which conveys fortitude in all forms: plum blossoms\/courage; bamboo\/ resilience; pine\/ longevity and conjugal fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softness and delicacy of this design is simply beautiful, as are the tones of blue and the light touch of the\u003ci\u003e itajime\u003c\/i\u003e dyer who gave to this cloth its beautiful, almost ethereal, dyed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":215970312,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ItajimeHanJuban33.jpg?v=1571438543"},{"product_id":"a-shibori-zokin-silky-fragment","title":"A Shibori Zokin: Silky Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century \u003cbr \/\u003e\n10 1\/4\" x 11 3\/4\", 25 cm x 29.75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZokin\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese dustrags which are almost always made from layered and \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched scraps of cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very handsome \u003ci\u003ezokin \u003c\/i\u003ewhich is sewn from recycled, \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cloth, probably silk, that has been crimped and set with a lovely texture.\u0026nbsp; The grid of hand stitched \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e is in beautiful contrast to the rich, dark tones of the base cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\nA very good looking \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e with lovely stitching.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":216981080,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShiboriZokin2.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-chidori-shibori-stitched-shibori","title":"A Length of Chidori Shibori: Stitched Shibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 13 3\/4\", 101.5 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of \u003ci\u003enui shibori,\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003ethat has been shape resist dyed using horizontal rows of stitching.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This kind of striped, stitched \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e is sometimes referred to as \u003ci\u003echidori shibori,\u003c\/i\u003e possibly because the variegated lines appear to be the tracks left on wet sand by the plover, or \u003ci\u003echidori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length is taken from a \u003ci\u003eyukata\u003c\/i\u003e or an unlined summer kimono; as such, creases and fading from wear can still be seen on this length.\u0026nbsp; Additionally, this cotton is not hand woven and unlike most Japanese textiles that are loomed with a narrow width, this width seems to be cut from a wider piece as there is only one selvedge edge, not the customary two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece of handsome, hand made \u003ci\u003eshibori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":217765354,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ChidoriShibori8a.jpg?v=1571438544"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/shibori.oembed?page=44","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}