Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi circa 1700s

circa 1700s

This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword

A delightful desk accessory and decorative figure in one — the poet who made intoxication an art form

We now have two of these in our collection both are black with gold ink on the text

This armor is made of steal plating held together with silk cords

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi circa 1700sTsutsugaki 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