Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 51"x57" #93 Imari complete with its original cord

complete with its original cord and tassel

5 cm)CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with expected minor kiln impurities and tiny glaze specks common to early firing

woven kiku chrysanthemum suso-moyō on deep burgundy ground

Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs: The Old Pine (Oimatsu) symbolizes resilience and prosperity

It weighs just under 3 pounds

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 51"x57" #93 Imari complete with its original cordThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese indigo hand woven cotton features an artist signed central mon (family crest) design created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This 4 panel fabric rendered in indigo hues was once a furoshike (a kind of bag or wrap). Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking