{"title":"Tsutsugaki","description":"\u003ci\u003eTsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e literally means 'tube drawing' as this resist dye method is a freehand style. An artisan draws directly onto taut cloth by squeezing rice paste from a paper cone, a tool not dissimilar from a Western pastry bag. Once the rice paste drawing is rendered onto cloth, a soy-based sizing is applied allover the textile to set the drawing.  The prepared cloth is then dipped into a vat of indigo dye any number of times until the desired tonal qualities of indigo are archeived.  Often a \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e textile shows some hand applied colored details, usually grey or red, which are painted on the cloth after the resist dyeing is complete.","products":[{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-panel-a-rabbit-waves-and-a-family-crest","title":"A Tsutsugaki Panel: A Rabbit, Waves and a Family Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n83\" x 13\", 211 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a panel from what appears to have been a re-purposed indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e or sleeping kimono; the \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e was dyed using the free hand resist method called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown on this narrow, long panel is a beautifully rendered and spirited rabbit who is scampering over ocean waves.\u0026nbsp; Above the rabbit, at the top of this panel, is a family crest or kamon showing stylilzed folding fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marvelous looking thing is rife with stories: as the story of how the Japanese rabbit--one of the most desirable of the \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e design motives--is really strange and complicated, please have a look at our blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/02\/a-tsutsugaki-rabbit-waves-and-moonlight\/\" target=\"\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/02\/a-tsutsugaki-rabbit-waves-and-moonlight\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eto read the (rather shocking) story at length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four mending patches on this length of hand woven cloth.\u0026nbsp; The rabbit image is bright and clear; the \u003ci\u003ekamon\u003c\/i\u003e or family crest is ever so slightly yellowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic and collectible thing. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87480002,"sku":"2134","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Rabbit1.jpeg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-dyed-panel-two-origami-cranes","title":"A Tsutsugaki Dyed Panel: Two Origami Cranes","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n66\" x 13 1\/4\", 168 cm x 33.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a panel of indigo dyed cotton that is dyed using the freehand resist dyeing method called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki,\u003c\/i\u003e where rice paste is applied directly to cloth using a paper cone that resembles a pastry bag.\u0026nbsp; Wherever the rice paste is applied to the cloth, dye is resisted. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we see a wonderful pair of images, that of two very subtly different origami cranes, beautifully rendered in line. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely at each of the images of the cranes and you will that each is just a bit different from the other; this slight difference is a lovely detail. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the cloth is good; it shows some patina from wear, but the indigo is still deep and strong, and the undyed areas of cotton are still bright and clear.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":88209202,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/origamicrane1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-graphically-interesting-tsutsugaki-fragment-auspicious-noshi","title":"A Graphically Interesting Tsutsugaki Fragment: Auspicious Noshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n37\" x 13 1\/4\", 94 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand spun, hand woven cotton fragment shows a portion of a \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e dyed noshi, or auspicious abalone, an image often used on celebratory textiles in old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eNoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is dried abalone that is stretched into long, ribbon like strips.\u0026nbsp; The word \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is a homonyn for the word “prolong,” so it became customary to include \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e with a gift as a symbol of longevity and prolonged happiness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is more than likely that the textile from which this fragment was taken was made expressly for a couple's wedding trousseau--wedding trousseau textiles are often decorated with exuberant designs, and the designs always represent a good-intentioned wish of fair tidings for the newly married couple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAside from the really beautiful cotton that was used as a base for this lovely hand dyed textile, the pale blue and white design elements which play in contrast against the deep, indigo background make for a beautiful visual experience.\u0026nbsp; Please note the small stains which are shown in the photos, attached.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA really lovely, traditional Japanese textile--and a hard one to resist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":90760042,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/NoshiFragment1a.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-small-tsutsu-kaki-shibu-saturated-washi","title":"A Small Tsutsu: The Art of Tsutsugaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n6\" x 1 1\/2\" diameter, 15 cm x 4 cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully simple, small paper cone is the tool used to apply rice paste to cloth in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method of freehand paste resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003etsutsu\u003c\/i\u003e is made from \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e which has been saturated in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kakishibui.com\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaki shibu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or the extract from green persimmons.\u0026nbsp; This paper, or \u003ci\u003eshibugam\u003c\/i\u003ei as it is called, is strengthened due to the presence of \u003ci\u003ekaki shibu, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich also renders the paper slightly impervious to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely object. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":90760612,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Tsutsu1.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"an-unusual-tsutsugaki-boro-fragment-large-scale-drawing","title":"An Unusual Tsutsugaki Boro Fragment: Large Scale Drawing","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n36\" x 13 3\/4\", 91.5 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis threadbare, slightly hole-ly, \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e length of \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cotton is really lovely for its dramatic and graphic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not known what this large-scale image is meant to be--clearly it is a fragment taken out of context from a complete image--but the convoluting vegetal form is a wonderful caption from a larger piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has about 8 holes of various sizes and it is mended with three patches.\u0026nbsp; The surface is uneven and a bit threadbare in parts, but the beautiful, enigmatic drawing of the \u003ci\u003etsutstugaki\u003c\/i\u003e artist is something wonderful to see.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":91868382,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuFragment1a.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-zokin-1-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Tsutsugaki Zokin #1: Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n8\" x 12\", 20 cm x 37.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very fancy \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e or dust rag as it is made with recycled \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth, which is a freehand paste resist indigo dyed cotton.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth most likely dates from the late nineteenth century, while the elaborate \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching was probably done a few decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is shown a languid stream, bamboo fencing, river plants and flying plovers. The other side shows stylized pines set in a landscape situation.\u0026nbsp; Just lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and sumptuous dust rag, and one to be valued for its \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth and its very fine \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":95410902,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuZokin1.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-zokin-2-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Tsutsugaki Zokin #2: Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n8\" x 12\", 20 cm x 37.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a very fancy \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e or dust rag as it is made with recycled \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth, which is a freehand paste resist indigo dyed cotton.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth most likely dates from the late nineteenth century, while the elaborate \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching was probably done a few decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOn the front of this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e\n is shown a spray of flowers in a landscape. The other side shows stylized pines and bamboo set near a flowing stream. Just lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA wonderful and sumptuous dust rag, and one to be valued for its \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth and its very fine \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":95410932,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuZokin2.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-paper-tsutsu-tsutsugaki-drawing-tool","title":"A Paper Tsutsu: Tsutsugaki Drawing Tool","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n7\" x 2\" diameter, 17.75 cm x 5 cm diameter\u003cbr \/\u003e  \n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis beautifully simple, small paper cone is the tool used to apply rice paste to cloth in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method of freehand paste resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003etsutsu\u003c\/i\u003e is made from \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e which has been saturated in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kakishibui.com\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaki shibu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or the extract from green persimmons.\u0026nbsp; This paper, or \u003ci\u003eshibugam\u003c\/i\u003ei as it is called, is strengthened due to the presence of \u003ci\u003ekaki shibu, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich also renders the paper slightly impervious to water. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\nA lovely object.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":98405452,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BigTsutsu1.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-tsutsugaki-cotton-three-origami-cranes","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Cotton: Three Origami Cranes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n64\" x 13 1\/2\", 168 cm x 33.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a panel of indigo dyed cotton that is dyed using the freehand resist dyeing method called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki,\u003c\/i\u003e\n where rice paste is applied directly to cloth using a paper cone that \nresembles a pastry bag.\u0026nbsp; Wherever the rice paste is applied to the \ncloth, dye is resisted. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHere we see a wonderful trio of images, that of three very subtly different origami cranes, beautifully rendered in line. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLook closely at each of the images of the cranes and you will that \neach is just a bit different from the other; this slight difference is a\n lovely detail. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe condition of the cloth is good; it shows some patina from wear, \nbut the indigo is still deep and strong, and the undyed areas of cotton \nare bright and clear, with the exception of extremely faint staining that can be seen on the white, resisted lines.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRecommended.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":98408522,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/OrigamiCrane1a_1.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-boldly-graphic-tsutsugaki-fragment-auspicious-noshi","title":"A Boldly Graphic Tsutsugaki Fragment: Auspicious Noshi","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 13\", 101.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis hand spun, hand woven cotton fragment shows a portion of a \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e dyed noshi, or auspicious abalone, an image often used on celebratory textiles in old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eNoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is dried abalone that is stretched into long, ribbon like strips.\u0026nbsp; The word \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is a homonyn for the word “prolong,” so it became customary to include \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e with a gift as a symbol of longevity and prolonged happiness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eIt is more than likely that the textile from which this fragment \nwas taken was made expressly for a couple's wedding trousseau--wedding \ntrousseau textiles are often decorated with exuberant designs, and the \ndesigns always represent a good-intentioned wish of fair tidings for the\n newly married couple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eAside from the really beautiful cotton that was used as a base for \nthis lovely hand dyed textile, the pale blue and white design elements \nwhich play in contrast against the deep, indigo background make for a \nbeautiful visual experience.\u0026nbsp; Please note the small stains which are \nshown in the photos, attached.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eA really lovely, traditional Japanese textile--and a hard one to resist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":99562042,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuNoshiFrag1.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-panel-from-a-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-tea-implements","title":"A Panel from a Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Tea Implements","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n48\" x 13\", 122 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark beauty is one panel from a tsutsugaki furoshiki, or a hand resist dyed traditional wrapping cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Down the length of this panel you will see the vestige of four hand-resist dyed images which relate to tea culture: a feather fan, a porcelain tea cup, a kind of specialized chop sticks and a bamboo whisk.\u0026nbsp; Time, age and wear have obscured the original, dyed images but what is left is a kind of ghost of the past, which beautifully evokes the age of the piece as well as another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three patches hand stitched to this deep, indigo dyed length, some surface abrasion and patina, and a few, small nicks and holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171932,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuFuroPanel1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-panel-hand-resisted-tea-implements","title":"A Tsutsugaki Panel: Hand Resisted Tea Implements","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n48\" x 13\", 122 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis dark beauty is one panel from a \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki furoshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, or a hand resist dyed traditional wrapping cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e Down the length of this panel you will see the vestige of four \nhand-resist dyed images which relate to tea culture. Time, age and wear have obscured the original, dyed images but \nwhat is left is a kind of ghost of the past, which beautifully evokes \nthe age of the piece as well as another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere are two patches hand stitched to this deep, indigo dyed \nlength, some surface abrasion and patina, and a few, small nicks and \nholes. One of the two finished edges is missing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll in all, a very lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108883192,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuHabaFuro1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-cotton-two-tsutsugaki-origami-cranes","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Cotton: Two Tsutsugaki Origami Cranes","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n66\" x 13 1\/4\", 168 cm x 33.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a panel of indigo dyed cotton that is dyed using the freehand resist dyeing method called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki,\u003c\/i\u003e\n where rice paste is applied directly to cloth using a paper cone that \nresembles a pastry bag.\u0026nbsp; Wherever the rice paste is applied to the \ncloth, dye is resisted. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we see a wonderful pair of images, that of two very subtly different origami cranes, beautifully rendered in line. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely at each of the images of the cranes and you will that \neach is just a bit different from the other; this slight difference is a\n lovely detail. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the cloth is good; it shows some patina from wear, \nbut the indigo is still deep and strong, and the undyed areas of cotton \nare still bright and clear.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108883202,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TwoOrigamiCranes1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-spirited-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-shochikubai","title":"A Spirited Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Shochikubai","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n44\" x 37\", 111.5 cm x 94 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e--or free hand paste resist dyed--\u003ci\u003efuroshiki,\u003c\/i\u003e a traditional wrapping cloth, is decorated with many auspicious symbols, and, as such it seems that it was probably one component of a larger bridal trousseau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrally placed family crest shows the crossed arrow feather \u003ci\u003ekamon\u003c\/i\u003e; this crest is situated within a traditional snow crystal design and is surrounded by symbols of well-wishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are four motifs shown, three of which can be grouped together as one, that of plum blossoms, bamboo and pine, the combination of design motifs being called \u003ci\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e in Japan.\n\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ehochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic, auspicious pattern and it is \noften used for cloth to be included in a bridal trousseau.\u0026nbsp; The plum is \nthe first bloom to burst forth from the winter's ice and is symbol of \nstrength, the bamboo bends but does not break so it is a symbol of \nresilience, and the pine, of course conveys a wish for longevity.\u0026nbsp; Also,\n pine needles fall in pairs, and thus they are a motif often used at \nweddings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe also see a folding fan, beautifully rendered.\u0026nbsp; The folding fan is the symbol of \"the opening of things,\" in this case, that of the future of a marital relationship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e has been used well, as can be seen by the light sun fading and by the light surface abrasion.\u0026nbsp; As well, there are two tears to the piece, which have been mended by hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeautiful--and what an appropriate wedding gift this would make.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":147135362,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ShochikubaiFuroshiki1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-furoshiki-panel-kanji","title":"A Panel from a Katazome Dyed Furoshiki: Indigo Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n59\" x 13 1\/2\", 150 cm X 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple and graphic, indigo dyed, hand woven cotton panel is taken from a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki,\u003c\/i\u003e a traditional wrapping cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is sturdy and strong and the resist dyeing shows two \u003ci\u003ekanji\u003c\/i\u003e, or Chinese characters, no doubt the name of the family or entity who owned the furoshiki when it was intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little piece of cloth, the indigo dye is dark and earthy and the resist dyeing is in good contrast to it.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":147203542,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ResistKataFuro1a.jpg?v=1571438533"},{"product_id":"a-fabulous-tsutsugaki-hemp-furoshiki-thickly-woven-wrapping-cloth-from-tohoku","title":"A Fabulous Tsutsugaki Hemp Furoshiki: Thickly Woven Wrapping Cloth from Tohoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n52\" x 49\", 32 cm x 124.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous, rustic textile from Japan's famously rural Tohoku area, the region which sits on Honsu Island's north west area.\u0026nbsp; Tohoku is synonymous with \"rustic\" and this area's folk items are very sought after for their special qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e dyed \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e--a traditional wrapping cloth--is woven from thick, hemp yarns; the entire piece is dyed in rich, deep indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flamboyant image which is hand resisted in the center of the cloth is that of an auspicious abalone, an image often used on celebratory textiles in old Japan.\n\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eNoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is dried abalone that is stretched into long, ribbon like strips.\u0026nbsp; The word \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is a homonyn for the word “prolong,” so it became customary to include \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e with a gift as a symbol of longevity and prolonged happiness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is more than likely that this textile was made expressly for a couple's wedding trousseau--wedding \ntrousseau textiles are often decorated with exuberant designs, and the \ndesigns always represent a good-intentioned wish of fair tidings for the\n newly married couple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nOn the proper, upper right hand corner is a hand resist dyed \u003ci\u003ekanji\u003c\/i\u003e, or Chinese character, presumably a family name.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nFrom the accompanying photographs we can see some surface abrasion to the cloth which results in some superficial loss of indigo color.\u0026nbsp; As well, there are mended holes which can be seen, the mending very obvious on the photos which show the reverse side of this \u003ci\u003efuroshiki.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nAll in all, this is a really beautiful and desirable textile, and one that we are very pleased to present.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRecommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":160419172,"sku":"","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/NambuFuroshiki1.jpg?v=1571438533"},{"product_id":"a-hand-spun-cotton-tsutsugaki-fragment-young-pines","title":"A Hand Spun Cotton Tsutsugaki Fragment: Young Pines","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e36\" x 13\", 91.5 cm x 33 cm\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really beautiful length of tsutsugaki dyed cotton.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nOn wonderfully hand spun, hand woven cotton is shown a pair of young\npines whose image is applied to the cloth using a free hand resist \ntechnique called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e rendering of the pines is really complex and \nbeautiful--as is the background color, the rich, mossy green color which\n has taken beautifully on the hand loomed cotton, which is rich in \u003ci\u003eito aji\u003c\/i\u003e, or thread taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green is achieved by dyeing first in indigo, then dyeing over \nthis blue using a yellow dyestuff.\u0026nbsp; Yellow is usually gotten from \nturmeric, kihada, a kind of plant bark, or gardenia seed derived dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth has seen some wear, and there are some surface abrasions and pin-prick sized holes throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\nReally lovely--and rather in synch with the holidays.\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":168559772,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/PineYoung4a.jpg?v=1571438534"},{"product_id":"a-very-large-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-heavy-cotton","title":"A Very Large Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Heavy Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n64\" x 56\", 162.5 cm x 142.25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dramatic and large \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e dyed \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, a traditional Japanese wrapping and carrying cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo is dyed in two tones, a rich, pale blue and deep, velvety navy blue.\u0026nbsp; The centerpiece of this cloth is a hand drawn family crest or \u003ci\u003ekamon\u003c\/i\u003e, in this case \u003ci\u003emokko\u003c\/i\u003e or so-called \"melon\" which is situated under a stylized roof form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower, right hand corner is a pair of complex, multi-stroked \u003ci\u003ekanji \u003c\/i\u003eor Chinese character which represents a family name, Kudo.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton of this \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e is heavy and very tightly woven; the cotton yarns are probably not hand spun as the cloth shows a uniform surface feel and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the scuffs to the surface, the slight areas of indigo loss--about six flecks in all--and a small snag and hole or two on this well-used utilitarian textile from old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo is remarkably bright and clear and overall the \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":189617872,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuBigFuro1.jpg?v=1571438537"},{"product_id":"a-repurposed-tsutsugaki-textile-furoshiki","title":"A Repurposed Tsutsugaki Textile: Furoshiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n56\" x 59\", 142.5 cm x 150 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful, large indigo dyed cotton textile, clearly repurposed, and configured into a square shape--it was used as a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e or a traditional wrapping or carrying cloth.\u0026nbsp; With a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki \u003c\/i\u003eof this large size--and it was used as we can see by the slightly crimped four corners--it was probably used to bundle and store items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth, a heavy cotton, was repurposed from a futon cover, most likely.\u0026nbsp; It is dyed in the \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003eor hand drawn resist method and shows a fractured family crest of three diamonds and an equally fractured rendition of a beautifully gnarled, old and regal pine tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five panels are machine stitched together, as is the finishing on the top and bottom edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth front and back of this beautiful textile are shown in the accompanying photos as the proper back of this cloth shows about 8 - 10 patches.\u0026nbsp; It is up to you to determine which is the more attractive side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really appealing old cloth, and one with high graphic appeal.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":197437592,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuLargeFuroshiki1.jpg?v=1571438538"},{"product_id":"a-paper-tsutsu-tsutsugaki-textile-tool","title":"A Paper Tsutsu: Tsutsugaki Textile Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n8 1\/2\" x 2 1\/8\" diameter, 21.5 cm x 5.25 cm diameter\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully simple, small paper cone is the tool used to apply rice paste to cloth in the \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e method of freehand paste resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003etsutsu\u003c\/i\u003e is made from \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e which has been saturated in \u003ci\u003ekaki shib\u003c\/i\u003eu, or the extract from green persimmons.\u0026nbsp; This paper, or \u003ci\u003eshibugam\u003c\/i\u003ei as it is called, is strengthened due to the \u003ci\u003ekaki shibu, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich also renders the paper slightly impervious to water.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Note the streaks of the \u003ci\u003ekaki shibu\u003c\/i\u003e down the length of the cone and a tiny, paper accretion to the tip of the cone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nA lovely object.\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":198682672,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Tsutsu888.jpg?v=1571438538"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-zokin-hand-resisted-noshi","title":"A Tsutsugaki Zokin: Hand Resisted Noshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n9 1\/2\" x 13 1\/4\", 24 cm x 33.5 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\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\u003e\nThis is a very handsome \u003ci\u003ezokin \u003c\/i\u003ewhich is sewn from recycled \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dyed cotton \ncloth, probably about two layers in all.\u0026nbsp; The \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003ecloth, probably made in the late 19th century, shows a fragment of a traditional, celebratory motif, the auspicious dried abalone called \u003ci\u003enoshi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphic and appealing, with a good fragment of old \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e cloth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":238672305,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuZokin8.jpg?v=1571438550"},{"product_id":"a-beautifully-rendered-tsutsugaki-panel-rabbit-and-waves","title":"A Beautifully Rendered Tsutsugaki Panel: Rabbit and Waves","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n84\" x 13 1\/2\", 213.5 cm x 33.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a panel from what appears to have been a re-purposed indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e or sleeping kimono; the \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e was dyed using the free hand resist method called \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown on this narrow, long panel are fragments of beautifully rendered, pale blue rabbits who are scampering over ocean waves. This length is hand stitched from two distinct pieces of hand spun, hand loomed, indigo dyed cotton cloth.\u0026nbsp; The long, dark blue cotton piece on bottom shows one hand-applied patch. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marvelous looking thing is rife with stories: as the story of how the Japanese rabbit--one of the most desirable of the \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e design motives--is really strange and complicated, please have a look at our blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/02\/a-tsutsugaki-rabbit-waves-and-moonlight\/\" target=\"\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2010\/02\/a-tsutsugaki-rabbit-waves-and-moonlight\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eto read the (rather shocking) story at length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is very evident from a quick glance at this cloth, the rabbits and waves are beautifully drawn, resisted and detailed, and for those of you who are familiar with \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e textiles, you know the rabbit is one of the most collectible images. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nA rich and beautiful thing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":242694796,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/UsagiTsutsu2.jpg?v=1571438552"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-tsutsugaki-dyed-cotton-furoshiki-panel","title":"A Length of Tsutsugaki Dyed Cotton: Furoshiki Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 13 3\/4\", 101.5 cm x 35 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here is a length of \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e dyed cotton; \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003eis a free hand paste resist technique wherein an artist draws with rice paste directly onto cloth, the areas which are drawn are resistant to dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is from a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, or a traditional wrapping cloth. \u0026nbsp;The top area is a warm brown color and the rest of the cloth is a steel grey-blue color. \u0026nbsp;Within the steel grey-blue are we can see a simply rendered pine, bamboo and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these three motifs are called \u003ci\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e and they are auspicious: pine means longevity and conjugal fidelity, bamboo is resilience as it bends but never breaks, and plum is courage as it is the first flower to emerge from winter ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of this cloth there are some swirls of missing dye, these swirls can be very faintly seen on the surface of this cloth here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":262673102,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiFuroshikiPanel2.jpg?v=1571438558"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-dyed-panel-tsurukame-pine-and-family-crest","title":"A Tsutsugaki Dyed Panel: Tsurukame, Shochikubai and Family Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n75 1\/2\" x 19 1\/4\", 191.5 cm x 48.75 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThis is a \u003ci\u003etsutstugaki \u003c\/i\u003edyed, indigo cotton \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e piece--1 1\/2 loom widths--that is as packed with auspicious symbols as it is beautiful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe\u003ci\u003e boro\u003c\/i\u003e piece is taken from a \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e, or a kimono-shaped duvet cover, and we can tell this from certain indicators, the most obvious one being the length of cloth that is 1\/2 loom width; this narrow slice of cloth is often used when creating a\u003ci\u003e yogi\u003c\/i\u003e as it offers more area to the large garment-shaped bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the large, dominating, resist-dyed circle is the crossed arrow feather family crest. \u0026nbsp;Under it we see a swooping crane, a richly rendered pine tree, a beautifully drawn turtle and some plum blossoms. \u0026nbsp;At top of the piece we see a patch showing bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images of pine, bamboo and plum are a classic trio of auspicious images called\u003ci\u003e shochikubai,\u003c\/i\u003e also known as the \"winter friends.\" \u0026nbsp;Often \u003ci\u003eshochikubai \u003c\/i\u003ewas used on trousseau items as it conveys heavy symbolism for a newly-married couple. \u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003ePlum 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turtle and crane are both symbols of long life, while the crane is also admired for its elegance and beauty. \u0026nbsp;Also, the crane mates for life, so it is an apt symbol for conjugal fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a spray of small holes, each no larger than the head of match, here and there on the piece, but these holes do not in any way detract from the beauty and complexity of this wonderful, old,\u003ci\u003e tsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003etextile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267850468,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiBoroDoublePanel2345a.jpg?v=1571438559"},{"product_id":"a-cotton-tsutsugaki-panel-plum-pine-and-bamboo","title":"A Cotton Tsutsugaki Panel: Plum, Pine and Bamboo","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n42\" x 13 1\/2\", 106.5 cm x 34 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here is a length of\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;dyed cotton;\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eis a free hand paste resist technique wherein an artist draws with rice paste directly onto cloth, the areas which are drawn are resistant to dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is from a\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, or a traditional wrapping cloth. \u0026nbsp;The top, right hand corner area is a warm brown color and the rest of the cloth is a steel grey-blue color. \u0026nbsp;Within the steel grey-blue are we can see simply, but beautifully, rendered images of stylized pine, bamboo and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these three motifs are called\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;and they are auspicious: pine means longevity and conjugal fidelity, bamboo is resilience as it bends but never breaks, and plum is courage as it is the first flower to emerge from winter ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of this cloth there are some swirls of missing dye, these swirls can be very faintly seen on the surface of this cloth here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":269410946,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuPanel98.jpg?v=1571438559"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-cotton-boro-tsutsugaki-detail","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Cotton Boro: Tsutsugaki Detail","description":"\u003cp\u003elast nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n63\" x 12 1\/2\", 160 cm x 31.5 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely length of indigo dyed cotton cloth: the cotton seems to be hand spun and certainly it is hand loomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is fairly obvious to see is a free hand resist dyed, or \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e, design that dominates this length of cloth. \u0026nbsp;The form is a variant on the \u003ci\u003ehana bishi \u003c\/i\u003eor flower diamond, and by looking carefully you can see that this flower diamond is dyed a few shades lighter than the rest of the cloth. \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely this panel was taken from a futon cover or a \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e, a kimono-shaped duvet.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three patches which are hand applied to this length. \u0026nbsp;By looking at the bottom section of the cloth you can see some nice light fading or fading from wear, and by looking at this area the home spun cotton yarns appear more obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very handsome length of indigo dyed cotton cloth, and one with good age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":281861706,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiPanel234.jpg?v=1571438563"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-dyed-furoshiki-panel-indigo-dyed-cotton","title":"A Tsutsugaki Dyed Furoshiki Panel: Indigo Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n58 1\/2\" x \u0026nbsp;13\", 148.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tattered and battered length of indigo dyed cotton was taken from a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki,\u003c\/i\u003e a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, as is evidenced by it bowed shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth has been well used as it shows scuffs and small holes. \u0026nbsp;Its surface also shows traces of wear from a lifetime of hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut its surface also shows some beautiful, hand resist dyed images. \u0026nbsp;At the proper top of the cloth we see\u003ci\u003e tsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e resisted plum blossoms while at the bottom we see\u003ci\u003e tsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003eresisted pine. \u0026nbsp;The large, blank form in the center is a fragment of what must have been the complete \u003ci\u003efuroshiki's\u003c\/i\u003e centrally placed family crest, however now we can only see a bit of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one, purplish cotton patched which is hand stitched to the scuffed surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful in its simplicity and its very typically Japanese character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":286072700,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiPanelBowed3.jpg?v=1571438563"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-tsutsugaki-dyed-cotton-mottled-dye","title":"A Length of Tsutsugaki Dyed Cotton: Mottled Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n40\" x 13\", 101.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here is a length of\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;dyed cotton;\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eis a free hand paste resist technique wherein an artist draws with rice paste directly onto cloth, the areas which are drawn are resistant to dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is from a\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, or a traditional wrapping cloth. \u0026nbsp;The top area is a warm brown color and the rest of the cloth is a steel grey-blue color. \u0026nbsp;Within the steel grey-blue are we can see a simply rendered bamboo and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two motifs are a caption from a traditional, three-motif design called\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eshochikubai\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;which would also include an image of pine. \u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eShochikubai \u003c\/i\u003eis highly auspicious: pine means longevity and conjugal fidelity, bamboo is resilience as it bends but never breaks, and plum is courage as it is the first flower to emerge from winter ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is nice and thick, hand loomed cloth of good quality, and, as can be seen, the dye shows loss and mottling from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":287005526,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuBrownBlue3.jpg?v=1571438564"},{"product_id":"a-panel-from-a-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-mottled-dyes","title":"A Panel from a Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Mottled Dyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n54\" x 13 1\/4\", 137 cm x 33.5 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here is a length of\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;dyed cotton;\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eis a free hand paste resist technique wherein an artist draws with rice paste directly onto cloth, the areas which are drawn are resistant to dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is from a\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, or a traditional wrapping cloth. \u0026nbsp;The top area is a gun metal grey color and the rest of the cloth is a mottled, warm siena color. \u0026nbsp;Within the steel grey-blue are we can see a simply rendered pine tree, and in the brown field we see a resist dyed family crest in the form of ivy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is nice and thick, hand loomed cloth of good quality, and, as can be seen, the dye shows loss and mottling from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":288611034,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuMottledFragment1.jpg?v=1571438564"},{"product_id":"a-large-exuberantly-decorated-furoshiki-tsutsugaki-dyed","title":"A Large Exuberantly Decorated Boro Furoshiki: Tsutsugaki Dyed","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n53 1\/2\" x 49\", 136 cm x 124.5 cm \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful, freely decorated indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, a traditional wrapping\/ carrying\/ storage cloth that was a staple in old Japan, and still can be seen quite a lot today, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique used to resist dye this piece is called \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/a\u003e. \u0026nbsp;Tsutsugaki \u003c\/i\u003eis a method whereby an artisan draws directly onto cloth using a paper cone filled with rice paste; this cone is much like a pastry bag. \u0026nbsp;The rice paste resists dye and creates patterns or pictures, depending on the artist's intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case we see big, splashy flowers--three of them--amid a field of the large-scale \u003ci\u003ekarakusa\u003c\/i\u003e or trailing vine motif. \u0026nbsp;The image is big and playful and certainly catches the eye. \u0026nbsp;Note the great care taken to depict the two large flowers quite different from one another, one being light and one being dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look carefully at the attached detail photos it is plain to see that this furoshiki shows small holes and tears equally distributed over its surface with one large patch affixed to the proper back of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill, even with this surface damage, this is a wonderful old textile. \u0026nbsp;The cotton is hand loomed and appears to be home spun, and the entire piece is hand stitched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic and happy textile from old Japan, with good color and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":308199193,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuFuro34.jpg?v=1571438566"},{"product_id":"a-panel-of-indigo-dyed-cottontsutsugaki-sliver-of-auspicious-noshi","title":"A Panel of Indigo Dyed CottonTsutsugaki: Sliver of Auspicious Noshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e55\" x 12 1\/2\", 139.75 cm x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton which is dyed in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/?s=tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method, a technique where an artist draws directly onto cloth with rice paste: the artist squeezes rice paste from a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2011\/04\/a-group-of-tsutsus\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etstutsu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which is like a pastry bag.  The areas which are drawn are resistant to the dye bath the the cloth is immersed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen on this length of cloth taken from a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is a sliver of a larger image, that of \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e.  \u003cem\u003eNoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is dried abalone that is stretched into long, ribbon like strips.  The word \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e is a homonyn for the word “prolong,” so it became customary to include \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e with a gift as a symbol of longevity and prolonged happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is more than likely that the textile from which this fragment was taken was made expressly for a couple's wedding trousseau--wedding trousseau textiles are often decorated with exuberant designs, and the designs always represent a good-intentioned wish of fair tidings for the newly married couple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eEmbedded within the stylized design of the \u003cem\u003enoshi\u003c\/em\u003e we see depictions of the Buddhist flaming pearl, another auspicious symbol.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eAs can be seen by carefully looking at the accompanying detail photos, this length of cloth is patched and faded, and, as well, it shows a few sprays of faint staining.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eStill this is a really lovely length of cloth that conjures a strong mood of old Japan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":547396465,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiNoshi3.jpg?v=1571438581"},{"product_id":"a-magnificent-resist-dyed-peacock-futon-cover","title":"A Magnificent Resist Dyed Peacock: Futon Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71″ x 37 1\/2″, 180.5 cm x 95 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a lavish, complex and unusual image is presented on this three panel, indigo dyed cotton futon cover.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we first found this piece in Japan, the assumption was that it was a phoenix, which is often seen in Japanese folk textiles.  Upon closer inspection it seemed clear that this was not a phoenix, but a peacock, which is rarely seen on Japanese folk textiles and which makes this piece a bit more interesting than had the image have been a phoenix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikewise, at first glance, the resist dyeing seemed to have been done with stencils because of the hard edges and the interplay of light and dark--a stencil resist dyed image of this size, while not unheard of, is very rare.  Closer inspection seems to reveal that this peacock was drawn directly onto the hand spun, hand loomed cotton using a technique called \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e, a freehand resist dyeing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd what a marvelous result: the amount of detail shown in the feathers; the artfully staggered tones of white, light blue and dark blue; the beautifully rendered image; the richness of the tones which evoke colors--all of these combined form a very splendid and beautiful result.  And not to forget the unusual image of the peacock: this is quite something.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs can be seen, there is wear and fading to the indigo dyed cotton, and there is a fairly prominently placed, small hole.  These flaws do not detract from the overall magnificence of this piece, which is truly beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":564800949,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuPeacock22.jpg?v=1571438582"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-boro-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-indigo-dyed-cotton","title":"A Large Beautiful Boro Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Indigo Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e54\" x 50\", 137 cm x 127 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e textile, one that is dominated by a large, centrally placed exuberantly drawn, \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed design which is overlaid by patched repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an old \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e, a square-shaped cloth that was used all over Japan for wrapping, hauling and for storage.  This one was used hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo dyed cotton is most definitely hand loomed and is almost certainly hand spun, so its texture, hand and presence is just what you you want to see in an old Japanese folk textile.  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe design is based around a family crest, in this case it is flower form encircled by double rings.  Sprouting from this large, \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e, or family crest, are four, curving tendrils or arabesques; this combination of family crest and arabesque is often seen on this kind of utilitarian textile.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo dyed blue is beautifully faded and the entire cloth is beautifully patched.  There is one, irregularly-shaped tear to the piece, shown on the accompanying photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful textile from old Japan and one that is very representative of the beauty of Japanese \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":581627281,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuFuro0987.jpg?v=1571438582"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-two-panel-cloth-marumon","title":"A Tsutsugaki Two Panel Cloth: Marumon","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e56\" x 26\", 142.25 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis well-worn, two panel length of indigo dyed cotton was dyed in the \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e method, a technique where designs are hand drawn are drawn freehand directly on to cloth using rice paste, which resists dye when the piece is submerged in a dye vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length shows a wonderful type of image which is repeated five times in different patterns, that of the roundel, or \u003cem\u003emarumon\u003c\/em\u003e, image, a personal favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive\u003cem\u003e mon\u003c\/em\u003e or crests are shown here, each one a version of stylized plant or flower.  The \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e drawing is rustic as each\u003cem\u003e mon\u003c\/em\u003e is rendered in wide, sometimes unsure lines, but the result is charming and the overall effect of the five staggered roundels is pleasing to the eye.  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe cotton base is of hand spun, hand woven cotton.  The cotton has worn thin from use and is backed by patches, shown on the accompanying photographs here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small treasure for those interested in \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e or Japanese folk cloth because depictions of \u003cem\u003emarumon\u003c\/em\u003e, even these very simple, folk iterations, are not easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":726714253,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Roundels3.jpg?v=1571438584"},{"product_id":"a-stunningly-good-fireman-s-coat-hand-spun-cotton-and-gorgeous-resist-design","title":"A Stunningly Good Fireman's Coat: Hand Spun Cotton and Gorgeous Resist Design","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e32 3\/4\" x 46 1\/2\", 83 cm x 118 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely beautiful Japanese textile and should be considered seriously by any collector of Japanese folk textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeously patterned, resist dyed cotton fireman's coat, the surface design of which is of superior quality: what we see is a staggered placement of large-scale, very stylized\u003cem\u003e kanji\u003c\/em\u003e that are ingeniously positioned all over the surface of the coat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intelligence that went into this design is one of the hallmarks of Japanese textile design, and is one of the great reasons that Japanese textile patterns are admired as highly as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat itself shows good age through its hand spun cotton yarns and by its hand loomed cotton cloth.  These qualities, especially the hand spun cotton, are not to be down played: these are what add value and interest to old Japanese textiles and, in this case, they also bring visual interest to this stunning piece through the subtle texture they show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabulously resist dyed coat is lined with cotton that is hand spun and hand loomed.  It is dyed a medium brown color, a beautiful contrast to the warm indigo, whites and grey of the outside surface which shows repairs, amply illustrated in the accompanying detail photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning thing, anyone who acquires this piece should feel fortunate to own such a beautiful object from old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":810112213,"sku":"","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TetsumugiCoat2.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"a-sliver-of-19th-century-tsutsugaki-dyed-boro-handspun-cotton","title":"A Sliver of  19th Century Tsutsugaki Dyed Boro: Handspun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003emid to late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e58\" x 8\", 147 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis long, unusually shaped length of patched, mended and layered, indigo dyed cotton was taken from a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/boro-garments\/products\/a-boro-yogi-hand-spun-indigo-dyed-cotton\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eyogi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a sleeping kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal is in its good age--about 150 years old--and because of that, its fine, hand spun cotton yarns and its wonderful fading, wear and patching.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe added bonus is the charming, free hand resist dyed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e embellishment of young pine which graces the bottom, front of this old, worn \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e fragment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSuper lovely and with great age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":951349645,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiShard3.jpg?v=1571438592"},{"product_id":"an-indigo-dyed-tsutsugaki-futon-cover-abraded-cotton","title":"An Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Futon Cover: Tattered, Abraded Cotton, Patched Back","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e57\" x 60\", 145 cm x 152.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eThis four-and-a-half panel, large-sized indigo dyed cotton textile began its life as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/boro-garments\/products\/a-boro-yogi-hand-spun-indigo-dyed-cotton\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eyogi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; a \u003cem\u003eyogi\u003c\/em\u003e is a kimono-shaped padded duvet.  Over time the \u003cem\u003eyogi\u003c\/em\u003e was deconstructed and was fashioned into a futon cover, which is a rectangular-shaped duvet, which was often stuffed with cotton batting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eyogi\/futonji \u003c\/em\u003eis decorated with a large, resist-dyed family crest which depicts wood sorrel or \u003cem\u003ekatabami\u003c\/em\u003e as it is known in Japan, which is a fairly popular family \u003cem\u003ekamon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton yarns are hand spun and the cloth is hand woven, therefore the cotton cloth has a marvelous texture in the hand.  The indigo color has faded in the more well-used sections of the futon cover.  And, as can also be seen in the attached photos, the surface of the cotton is quite abraded, almost shredded in some areas, and this abrading is fairly uniform over the entire surface of the futon cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eOne image of the back of this piece is provided to illustrate how the cloth was patched and mended by the original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully soulful piece with good age, wonderful home spun yarns and a nice vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026#13;\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":958959184,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Tsutsugaki3.jpg?v=1571438592"},{"product_id":"a-long-noren-or-shop-sign-salt-merchant","title":"A Long Noren or Shop Sign: Salt Merchant","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e16\" x 120\", 40.5 cm x 305 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis very long, indigo dyed cotton cloth is a \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, which is a kind of curtain.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the case of this one being offered, this \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e would have been hung under the eaves of the roof on the facade of a building as it was used as a shop sign.  After much looking, the Chinese characters or \u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e show that this \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e hung outside a salt seller's shop, although the location of this shop, now presumably long-gone, is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are wonderful features to this \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, the most significant being the lovely \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitched details on the curtain: \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitching trims each of the \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e's nine flaps and stitching is also used to reinforce the area between the flaps, shown in the detail photos which accompany this post.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e is well-used and shows significant damage to the object and to its surface: one of the tabbed hangers is missing (far left) and the cotton itself is rather \"chewed up\" showing holes, abrasion and chunks of loss--none so glaring that this piece loses any of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a wonderful thing, a fine textile that really represents old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecommende.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":982555216,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SaltNoren3.jpg?v=1571438593"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-cotton-furoshiki-family-crest","title":"A Resist Dyed Cotton Furoshiki: Family Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e42\" x 38\", 116.5 cm x 96.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional Japanese utilitarian cloth that is used for the storage or transportation of things.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFuroshiki \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecome in all sizes and they serve a variety of purposes: small, silk, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are used for the presentation of gifts, while cotton ones such as this are generally used for storage and work, the larger ones containing bundles of things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is hand stitched from three panels of cotton which was decorated and dyed in the \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e or freehand resist dyed method.  The image which is emblazoned at the center of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is a family crest showing young ginger or \u003cem\u003emyoga\u003c\/em\u003e.  The wrapping cloth is used and it shows wear: have a look at the detail photos attached to see the scuffs and light wear to the surface of the cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill, it is a very handsome item and one whose \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e roundel is well-realized.  A very nice old Japanese folk textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1210661624,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/YoungGinger3.jpg?v=1571438599"},{"product_id":"a-faded-tsutsugaki-panel-missing-selvedge","title":"A Faded Tsutsugaki Panel: Missing Selvedge","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e50\" x 12 3\/4\", 127 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fragment taken from a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e or a traditional wrapping cloth which was dyed in the freehand resist dyed technique called\u003cem\u003e tsutsugaki.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery is a sliver from a larger piece and it shows part of a broader \u003cem\u003ekarakusa\u003c\/em\u003e or trailing vine image.  The textile's cotton is hand loomed and it seems that this piece was dipped in indigo which was overdyed in yellow dye to create a cool blue-green color.  This fragment is faded and shows some ingrained dirt and light staining; about 2\/3 of its left-hand selvedge is stripped away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a gratifyingly graphic length of \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton showing a classic Japanese folk motif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1540667972,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiPanel3.jpg?v=1571438601"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-noren-pharmacy-sign","title":"A Repaired and Resist Dyed Noren: Pharmacy Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e50 1\/4\" x 51\", 127.5 cm x 129.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand stitched, resisted, indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, a kind of curtain which, in this case is a shop sign: it once hung in front of a druggist's shop.  In Japan \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e such as this could be used to announce if a store was open: by placing the \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e in front of the shop's front door one knows that the establishment is open for business. The \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e also provides a kind of transitional moment between being on the street and entering an enclosed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has been well-used, as can be seen on the detail photographs.  It is hand stitched of four cotton panels which are woven in traditional Japanese loom widths. The surface is slightly faded and the indigo color has softened and been mottled by years of use. Also, as you can see, there are two repairs on the two center panels of the cotton; there is also a patch to the farthest, left-hand panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e is a softened, blue color, quite uniform although varied in density and tone by light fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing with a dramatic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1926053956,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/PharmacyCurtain2.jpg?v=1571438601"},{"product_id":"a-repaired-furoshiki-recycled-resist-dyed-cotton","title":"A Repaired Furoshiki: Recycled Tsutsugaki Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e45\" x 38 3\/4\", 114.25 cm x 98.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming folk textile is an indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003efuroshiki,\u003c\/em\u003e a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e being a traditional cloth used for wrapping, carrying, storage and hauling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is clearly made from repurposed cloth: the hand drawn, resist-dyed \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e design of young pines that appear on the two top corners of the piece are placed in such a way that indicates that the cloth was taken from one source and refashioned to become this \u003cem\u003efuroshiki.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is hand stitched from four pieces and the back is shown here in the accompanying detail photos: as can be seen, the surface is repaired and there are three mending patches that are also hand stitched to the back of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely old folk textile and one with a super charming detail of the pair of \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e resisted young pines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2400850052,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/RecycledFuroshiki3.jpg?v=1571438602"},{"product_id":"a-small-resist-dyed-furoshiki-recycled-cottons","title":"A Small Resist Dyed Furoshiki: Recycled Cottons","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e26\" x 26\", 66 cm x 66 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smallish, resist dyed, indigo cotton \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e was used as a wrapping or carrying cloth in old Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is composed of five separate pieces of cotton that have been machine stitched together.  On the bottom half of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e is shown a resist dyed, encircled \u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e: please have a look at the details of this resist dyed decoration to see that there is a small spray of stains, some small snags to the cotton and some small holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really charming thing which is put together with good, old cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4562111813,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsuFuro3.jpg?v=1571438605"},{"product_id":"a-tattered-and-faded-tsutsugaki-futon-cover-tea-ceremony-implements","title":"A Tattered and Faded Tsutsugaki Futon Cover: Ghosts of Tea Ceremony Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e65\" x 50\", 165 cm x 127 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very, very faded, tattered and patched \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton futon cover that is showing large \"blanks\" or \"ghosts\" that represent a design based on tea ceremony utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen this futon cover was new each of the blank spaces we see here was filled with decorated detail, most of it probably hand tinted and painted.  Over time, these painted areas faded and their colors were washed away, leaving only large, undyed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose familiar with the Japanese traditional tea ceremony will be able to identify the implements and objects depicted here, probably just from their outlines. But from the purely aesthetic point of view, the combination of these large, pale forms arranged against a super-faded, worn-out background has a kind of special beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea ceremony utensil technique was one that was often seen on futon covers in old Japan, and this design was often used when putting together a wedding trousseau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoles, patches and tatters can be seen on the accompanying detail images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust beautiful; not for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4874825605,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiFutonji1.jpg?v=1571438606"},{"product_id":"a-three-panel-resist-dyed-noren-handwoven-indigo-dyed-cotton","title":"A Three Panel Resist Dyed Noren: Handwoven, Indigo Dyed Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e39\" x 37\", 99 cm x 94 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very handsome, three-panel, indigo dyed and resisted \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, a kind of traditional shop sign that is still widely used in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e shows a very bold design which is resisted onto very nice, hand woven cotton which seems to be hand spun. In places, the indigo has just barely faded from wear which makes it beautiful, and, likewise, the undyed, resisted areas of the noren also show signs of the passing of time: there is some faint yellowing and some ingrained dirt from use, which also gives it charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is symmetrically placed an simply arranged.  The quality of the cloth and the dyeing is very good, as is the condition of this wonderful piece of old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9561025989,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/RiNoren3.jpg?v=1571438609"},{"product_id":"a-tsutsugaki-fragment-patched-and-indigo-dyed","title":"A Tsutsugaki Fragment: Patched and Indigo Dyed","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e58\" x 13\", 147.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long panel of hand woven, repaired, indigo dyed cloth was dyed in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/tsutsugaki\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e method, a technique that uses freehand-drawn paste resist to create, at times, elaborate images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case, at the bottom of the length, we see a small cluster of pine rendered in the traditional manner and shown in white and pale blue against a midnight-blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the twelve mending patches on this length also shows a fragment of the same design. Note the small hole to the top of the length. This piece is hand woven from hand spun cotton yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully simple design done in a traditional folk textile technique, this fragment is a delightful length of old \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9871209925,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/Tsutsuboro3.jpg?v=1571438610"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-tsutsugaki-furoshiki-hand-spun-cotton","title":"A Beautiful Tsutsugaki Furoshiki: Hand Spun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e37\" x 38\", 94 cm x 96.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a remarkably good \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki furoshiki\u003c\/em\u003e which is hand woven from wonderful hand spun cotton yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design is that of a young pine, new roots still quite visible to make the point, which is laid out on the surface of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e on an artful angle. The resisted drawing of the young pine is beautifully detailed and delicate as can be seen on the accompanying detail photos which only hint at the actual beauty of this piece and its beautiful color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is heavy and almost rustic in feeling; the piece is hand stitched from three pieces. A family crest is shown on the upper left-hand corner of the piece and its image is that of bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high quality of the cotton cloth, the beautifully rendered pine, the alluring light indigo color, the good age of the piece all add up to making this a very desirable cloth from old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9871217285,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsutsugakiPines3.jpg?v=1571438610"},{"product_id":"a-resist-dyed-furoshiki-with-hand-painted-details-unusual-bandanna-style","title":"A Resist Dyed Furoshiki with Hand Painted Details: Unusual \"Bandanna\" Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e42\" x 37\", 106.5 cm x 94 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e or carrying\/wrapping\/hauling cloth which has been resist dyed in an unusual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is unusual because the \u003cem\u003ekarakusa\u003c\/em\u003e or arabesque motif is squared-off to mirror the outside shape of the cloth. This application of design makes this \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e look remarkably like a traditional bandanna, which it probably has no intention to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting note about the resist dyed design is that small details within the curly leaves have been hand painted in order to make give the design more detail or to make the leaves seem more crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs can be seen on the accompanying detail photos, the cotton cloth is well-worn and shows surface abrasion. Note as well that the right and left sides of the \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e are finished with back stitching done in white thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10904979973,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SquareBandanna3.jpg?v=1571438612"},{"product_id":"a-hand-stitched-bag-tsutsugaki-dyed-fragment","title":"A Hand Stitched Pouch: Tsutsugaki Dyed Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e22\" x 12\", 56 cm x 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very simply made pouch is hand stitched on three sides from a \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed fragment that shows the two feet of a crane on bottom with a sliver of its feathers on top. The material is indigo dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the bag is also indigo dyed cotton, well-used and can be seen on the detail photos here, and stitched with the name Kurobe, presumably the family name of the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming use of recycled country cloth and a very nice fragment of \u003cem\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/em\u003e dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10959941893,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TsuruBag3.jpg?v=1571438613"},{"product_id":"a-large-resist-dyed-furoshiki-beautiful-graphic-image","title":"A Large Resist Dyed Furoshiki: Beautiful Graphic Image","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e51 1\/2\" x 51 1\/2\", 131 cm x 131 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really beautiful, old resist dyed cotton \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e being a traditional Japanese wrapping or carrying cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is hand stitched from four lengths of cloth; in the center is a large \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e or emblem, in this case a square within a circle, the square resembling a design called \u003cem\u003ekuginuki\u003c\/em\u003e, a kind of carpenter's nail extractor. The circle suggests a larger pattern of interlocking circles called \u003cem\u003eshippo tsunagi.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is heavy, hand spun and hand woven. The cloth is in worn condition with nothing objectionable: it is in the condition you would expect for a cloth aged 100 years that has been used hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a kind of medium-toned bluish-greenish: as all eyes see this range of color differently this color would have to be classified as somewhere in-between blue and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undyed areas show ingrained dirt and some very faint stains, all indicated on the accompanying detail photos. 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