Antique Japanese c.1840 Futon Cover 6 Color Phoenix Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Shinhanga Sits squarely

Sits squarely

In the last photo the embossed pattern of the original can be seen clearly

Having been carefully displayed for many decades it remains in fine condition

This chawan measures 5" in diameter and about 2 3/4" tall (12

Antique Japanese c.1840 Futon Cover 6 Color Phoenix Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Shinhanga Sits squarelyKnown as a kakebuton or futon cover this is an antique Japanese fabric which dates to the late Meiji Era (c. 1840). This large 57" by 55" piece has various indigo, green and red natural dyes which were applied using a paste resist printing process known as tsutsugaki to create these designs. It is decorated with a Phoenix and Paulownia flower motif. It was used in its day as a futon cover. Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and