Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori Kasuri is a Japanese weaving

Kasuri is a Japanese weaving technique that involves partially dyeing threads before weaving them togethe to create patterns and images in the fabric

“mountain god”) was regarded as one of the most powerful deities

reminiscent of traditional Japanese lacquerware (urushi)

Kyusu feature a tubular handle on the side to keep your hand cool and to easily pour out a warm cup

Crafted with meticulous precision

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori Kasuri is a Japanese weavingTsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas