Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Katanadansu They not only enhanced grip

They not only enhanced grip but also conveyed auspicious themes for the owner

made of solid Sugi (cryptomeria) wood

While the characters are legible

Mountings reveal its layered history

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Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Katanadansu They not only enhanced gripTsutsugaki 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