A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Flowering Flowers

early to mid twentieth century
26 1/2" x 13", 67 cm x 33 cm

This is a length of indigo dyed cotton shibori that was produced in Arimatsu, one of the towns in Aichi prefecture that was a leading producer and innovator in the production of shibori. 

The pattern shows a design of two stylized chrysanthemums, each of which is magnified in an abstractly "exploding" way. The background is a network of intersecting curved lines. Please note the area of faint foxing a the top, center of the piece.

The shibori is dyed onto a length of commercially loomed, fairly lightweight cotton and is in good, used condition.

Wonderful to look at!