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What is Japanese needlework?
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Japanese needlework is fabric stitched with decorative embroidery. The Japanese call it sashiko. When first developed during the Edo period, Japanese needlework was for mending clothing but it became an art form in later years. Find a range of Japanese needlework art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Textile, Lucite
Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese silk embroidery tapestry circa 19th century, late Edo to early Meiji period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Silk
Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Wall Hanging Unframed Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1900s end of Meiji period. The lovely panel is of a fine
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
Pair of Framed Japanese Embroidery Art Portraits
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of embroidery art panels from Japan are dated circa 1910-1930s, end of Meiji to early Taisho
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Silk, Wood
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Silk, Wood
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful brocade-wrapped fame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Silk, Wood
