Asian Tribal Art - Katazome Strip, Japan

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Katazome strip
Japan
Hand loomed cotton, indigo

70" long (195 cm) by 13" (33 cm) wide
Late 19th to early 20th century
Ex Fifi White, Berkeley, California
#9874B

Katazome refers to the resist dye technique using rice paste and bran squeezed through a stencil (katagami) to produce beautiful repeat patterns. This is a very traditional floral motif with a very soft hand from age and use. This was likely part of an old futon cover. Very good condition, two small tears: one 1/2" L-shaped tear near one end.

SOLD


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