A Stitched Length of Omi Jofu: Superb Quality Hemp or Ramie Cloth

$40.00 USD

early twentieth century
39.5" x 12", 100.55 cm x 30.5 cm

This stitched piece of indigo dyed cloth is a piece of Japan's famous Omi jofu, a very finely woven and figured hemp or ramie cloth from present day Shiga prefecture.

Omi jofu is of premium quality and it ranks among Japan's finest hemp and ramie textiles.  This particular piece has good age and beautiful kasuri pattern is embedded into its weave--the length is hand stitched of two pieces and some stray threads still attached to the selvedge tells us that this piece was taken from a kimono.

The pattern woven into this cloth is that of what appear to be plum blossoms and the ceremonial, auspicious noshi. As with most kasuri patterns from Omi, this one shows a weft-based image that is highlighted by warp-based designs which create a sparkling or dazzling effect on the cloth. 

This beautifully patterned length of cloth is in good, used condition: please note that this length is stitched of two vertically oriented pieces of cloth, which is obvious when you look at the accompanying detail photographs. There are some small sprays of tiny holes.

Just wonderful.

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A Stitched Length of Omi Jofu: Superb Quality Hemp or Ramie Cloth