Hand-Carved Textiles

In this amazing textile, dragons with five claws are flying among the clouds and seem to be protecting a very special diamond. In the past, the dragon was a symbol of power and luck....

A vintage Japanese Showa era handcrafted silk brocade woman's wedding kimono circa 1940 with intricate hand-embroidered details depicting large flowers and a cart. Steeped in cultura...

An exceptional and visually arresting vintage Uchikake wedding kimono from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1910s–1930s), originally designed for ceremonial bridal wear. ...

An antique Chinese embroidery Brocade Collar Qing dynasty cat and floral Asian arts beautifully framed.

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, bright red silk set, embroidered decoration and appliqué, motif of flowers and horses...

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades. The elaborate motifs feature repetitive elaborat...

A Noh costume made from magnificent silk twill brocade woven with metallic gold threads circa 1930s. The robe is identified as "Atsuita", made for male actors in the Noh play. The luxuriant fabric has a deep blue background with golden interlocking hexagon pattern that resembles tortoise shells, the symbol of longevity. The motifs showcase three auspicious symbols in repetitive patterns: roundels of coiled dragon, phoenix and peony. The kimono robe...

An exquisite and visually commanding vintage Uchikake wedding kimono from Japan, dating from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1910s–1930s). Traditionally worn by brides ...

Handsome vintage Japanese obi in orange silk with gold and silver lamé and brocade flower and leaf design. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have detected a small dark spot on...

A magnificent example of Japanese textile artistry, this vintage maru obi dates from the Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1920–1950). Woven in luxurious silk, it features a richly detailed brocade design with mythological dragons encircled by flames and stylized clouds—symbols of strength, protection, and imperial authority in Japanese culture. The opulent gold and beige ground is accented with bold tones of red, green, black, and purple, showcasing intricate weaving techniques and vibrant color contrasts. Hexagonal panels with floral motifs in gold and black add structure and visual rhythm to the piece. Measuring 341 cm in length and 32 cm in width, this maru obi was traditionally worn for formal kimono occasions and would have wrapped fully around the waist. Today, it makes a powerful statement as a display piece—whether mounted as wall art or draped as a textile sculpture—highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Japanese weaving...

Kesa, known as "Jiasha" in Chinese and "Kasaya" in Sanskrit, is an out layer garment worn by the ordained Buddhist monks. Bearing a basic rectangular form, it developed originally in...

Absolutely amazing amber colored damask Chinese silk full length Tibetan chuba. Dragons, phoenix, and auspicious symbols are woven throughout. This is very heavy! Very well made! I...