A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Blue on White Pattern #3

early to mid twentieth century
24 1/2" x 12 3/4", 62 cm x 32.5 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 dark, indigo dyed, over sized Chinese bellflowers that are touching and interconnected in such a way as to form a loosely structured, graphic pattern

The stitched and tie dyed pattern is dyed onto a length of commercially loomed, fairly lightweight cotton and is in good, used condition. Please note the discoloration to a small area of the cloth at the bottom, center, shown in a detail photo here.

Wonderful to look at!