A Pieced Length of Large Scale Shibori: Interesting Center Seam

early twentieth century
31 1/2" x 14 1/2", 80 cm x 37 cm

This is a length of indigo dyed cotton shibori that shows large-scale kumo or spiderweb designs against a deep blue colored background.

Aside from the graphic beauty of the white-on-blue design shown here, there is a subtle detail that is not easily recognized at first glance.

The length is put together by two pieces of cloth that are notched: by looking at the detail photos here you can see this hand stitched detail. The two short ends of the cloth are finished.

The original, intended purpose of this length is unclear but the hand spun, hand woven cotton and the beautifully graphic pattern are both attractive characteristics. The undyed portions of the cloth show just a bit of yellowing from age.