Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori Crafted with meticulous precision

Crafted with meticulous precision

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

5" in diameter (15 x 7

This chabako is constructed all of Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship

This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori Crafted with meticulous precisionTsutsugaki 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