A Length of Striped and Kasuri Dyed Cotton: Weft Based Images
early twentieth century
49" x 12 3/4", 124.5 cm x 32.5 cm
This is a lovely length of old kasuri woven cotton that shows stark, white images against a dark background of indigo and ochre colored stripes.
The cloth is well-used, is slightly faded overall and the surface shows a bit of pitting, some examples of which can be seen if you look carefully at the accompanying detail photographs.
The woven images are classically Japanese: plum blossoms, bamboo, and a Buddhist interlocking circle comprise the grouping of three images.
The boldness of the images against the background and the straightforwardness of this design make this an attractive length of old kasuri cotton.
A beauty.