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Vintage Japanese Hand Crafted Indigo Textile of a Tiger in a Bamboo Forest

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A rare and visually powerful vintage Japanese hand-crafted indigo textile, featuring a dynamic depiction of a tiger amidst a bamboo forest. This traditional design draws on deep symbolism in Japanese folklore, where the tiger is revered as a protective guardian spirit—an embodiment of strength, courage, and mystical power. The tiger was believed to command the forest and mountains, its thunderous roar capable of warding off evil spirits and demons. In classical writings, it was even titled the “King of the Mountain,” said to carry a hidden treasury of blessings. Rendered in indigo-dyed natural fibers, the hand-executed design marries folklore and craftsmanship in a highly decorative and culturally resonant textile. Ideal for use as wall art, a tapestry, or a statement piece in globally inspired interiors, this textile brings a sense of myth, nature, and Japanese heritage to refined contemporary or traditional spaces. A unique collector’s piece for those drawn to symbolic art and hand-crafted textiles. Dimensions: 47” x 64” Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century Place of Origin: Japan Material: Cotton Indigo Textile Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2049 vintage Japanese indigo textile, hand-crafted Japanese fabric, tiger textile art, Japanese bamboo forest design, indigo tiger tapestry, symbolic Japanese art, Japanese folk art textile, Japanese guardian tiger, antique Japanese wall hanging, traditional indigo dye fabric, Japanese tiger motif, vintage textile wall art, handcrafted Japanese tapestry, tiger in forest textile, Asian textile decor, protective tiger symbolism, Japanese indigo wall art, collectible Japanese textile, Japanese folklore art, Japanese home decor, Textile Wall Art, Bamboo Design Textiles, Tiger Design Textiles, Vintage Japanese Indigo Textiles, Indigo Textiles, Asian Textiles, artisan Textiles, Japan Textiles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 20491stDibs: LU8224239189792

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