A Commercially Printed Zokin: Yukata Fabric

mid twentieth century
10 1/2" x 13", 26.5 cm x 33 cm

A zokin is a traditional Japanese dust rag which is hand stitched using re-purporsed cloth.  Zokin were often made in groups, so very often you will find batches of similar types coming from one home.

This zokin is stitched from about three layers of commercially produced cotton that was probably recycled from a yukata or an unlined, casual kimono.  The zokin is stitched in broad intersecting diagonals of thick white thread.

It is a good looking old traditional dust rag which certainly can be used in the home as an accessory.