Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori It remains in fine condition

It remains in fine condition

Crafted with meticulous precision

Kasuri is a Japanese weaving technique that involves partially dyeing threads before weaving them togethe to create patterns and images in the fabric

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Height = 31"

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori It remains in fine conditionTsutsugaki 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