A Length of Patched Katazome Cotton: Beautiful Both Sides

late nineteenth, early twentieth century
65" x 13", 165 cm  x 33 cm

This is a nice-sized length of very faded old katazome dyed cotton: the cotton is hand woven from hand spun yarns which gives is a tactile beauty.

The pattern is that of stylized chrysanthemums that are drawn as white outlines, the result being a delicate, soft pattern overall.

Orange toned areas are highlights to the pattern--but here the "reverse" side of the cloth is being shown as it is lovely for its patches--three in total. The length is composed of three separate pieces, two of katazome and one of striped cotton which can be seen at the top of the length.

This is a beautiful length of old katazome cotton that now bears a wonderful patina due to its age and a faded beauty that only time can bestow.

Very attractive.