Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi This armor is made of

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

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

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Made in the Meiji era (late 1800's)

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Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi This armor is made ofTsutsugaki 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