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Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

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Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover This early 20th century hand-spun cotton futon cover displays a pattern of scattered ‘well-head’ motifs across a deep indigo field. The well-head pattern is an ancient motif in Japanese art, appearing on textiles, lacquerware and ceramics going back hundreds of years. This example displays two varied well-head motifs in vertical rows, creating a well-balanced pattern across the entire futon cover, with a slightly lighter shade of indigo evident in the far right panel. Width: 51 inches, Height: 61 inches Early 1900s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven,Ikat
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1925
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some small repairs made years ago. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JR#11-061stDibs: LU1778245115782

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