Katazome strip
Japan
Hand loomed cotton, indigo
78" long (197.7 cm) by 13" (33 cm) wide
Late 19th to early 20th century
Ex Fifi White, Berkeley, California
#9874A

Katazome refers to the resist dye technique using rice paste and bran squeezed through a stencil (katagami) to produce beautiful repeat patterns. This is a graceful composition of cranes (tsuru) and sea turtles, symbolizing marital love, fidelity and longevity. This was likely part of an old futon cover. Excellent condition, no holes or spots.

SOLD