A Length of Shibori: Arimatsu Made Yukata Cloth

mid twentieth century
58" x 13", 147 cm x 33 cm

This is a beautifully graphic length of mid century shibori which used a synthetic indigo on a machine loomed cotton.  

The pattern is a large repeat of a grid-like designs that are staggered along the length.

The pattern is bold and striking from the top of the length to the bottom.  

As this length was taken from a yukata which is a casual, unlined, cotton kimono, there are ingrained creases from its decades of use as such.  

But this is a wonderful pattern, with strong graphic appeal and an expertly rendered shibori in the tie dyed technique.