A Length of Brown Toned Faux Kasuri Cotton: Katazome Dyed

early twentieth century
43 1/2" x 13 1/4", 110.5 cm x 33.5 cm

This wonderfully straightforward-looking length of white-dappled brown dyed cloth is not so straightforward at second glance.

It is patterned to look like kasuri or ikat woven cloth but in fact it is stencil resist dyed or katazome.

The brown tone is unusual and effective for showing off the pattern.

The double kasuri effect of the stencil resist dyeing is really charming--and as there is another similar piece offered today (that one is dyed in indigo) they make a good-looking pair.

In good, used condition, fairly light in weight, and delightful to look at, this is a lovely length of old katazome dyed cotton.