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Vintage Japanese Indigo Folk Kamon Textile

$380
£288.34
€329.69
CA$530.76
A$590.13
CHF 308.13
MX$7,183.31
NOK 3,931.64
SEK 3,683.76
DKK 2,460.50
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About the Item

Dating to the mid-20th century, this vintage Japanese textile is a folk example of traditional stencil dyed fabric, known as katazome. Richly colored with a dark indigo-blue dye, the cotton textile has a graphic design rendered in a high-contrast white resist. Flanked by decorative charms, the central emblem is a kamon, a heraldic family crest indicating one's ancestral lineage and status. Japanese indigo textiles, known as ai-zome, became especially popular during the Edo period (1600-1868), when the lower classes were restricted from wearing silk and consequently favored richly dyed cotton fabrics. A beautiful example of a time-honored tradition, this indigo textile looks lovely as a wall hanging or draped on the back of a sofa.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CSF0051stDibs: LU820022328892

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