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Early Showa Period Nambu Sakiori (with Indigo-Dyed Cotton Warp) / Rag Tapestry
$2,500
£1,878.66
€2,178.82
CA$3,509.63
A$3,894.45
CHF 2,054.23
MX$47,542.97
NOK 25,990.01
SEK 24,341.75
DKK 16,260.14
About the Item
This is a piece of Nambu sakiori made in the early Showa period and discovered in Iwate Prefecture.
Nambu sakiori is a traditional Japanese recycled textile technique developed in the southern region of Aomori and northern Iwate Prefecture. Old clothing and cloth were torn into narrow strips and reused as weft yarn, then woven anew into practical textiles such as garments and floor coverings. It was a vital form of winter handcraft, mainly carried out by women during the agricultural off-season, reflecting a way of life that prioritized resourcefulness and warmth in harsh climates.
In this example, part of the warp consists of hand-spun, indigo-dyed cotton yarn, which suggests the piece dates from an earlier time. The indigo’s hue and the texture of the fibers display a character unique to hand-spun yarns, quite unlike machine-spun threads.
The weft is composed of various torn fabric strips, creating a layered and textured surface that embodies the rustic and dynamic quality characteristic of sakiori.
The reverse side is patched with pieces of indigo-striped cotton and kasuri fabric, likely added for reinforcement or insulation.
Weighing approximately 3.7 kilograms, this is a particularly thick and sizable example of sakiori, indicating its use as a functional textile.
Size
162×177cm
- Dimensions:Height: 69.69 in (177 cm)Width: 63.78 in (162 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa1926
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9601246252132
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