Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Cranes This is a set of

This is a set of 3 antique Japanese copper Chataku (tea saucers) from the late Meiji or Early Taisho c1910's

She holds a wisteria branch that further adds to the floral motif of the kimono

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This chest has all its 150 year old rich patina over a beautiful persimmon tannin stain

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Cranes This is a set 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