Japanese Textiles

	VINTAGE JAPAN TEXTILE SAMPLER                     Early 1900s	Can$175.00 including archival framing
Description: Authentic early Japan textiles sampler. Highly valued hand-dyed indigo, both "rozome" wax-resist stencil dyed (butterfly wing) and more challenging "kasuri" hand-woven by artisan weavers. Both were for traditional Japan clothing, bedding, and cushions.  The indigo colour was a favorite for farming because it was thought to ward off insects. Archival framing with raw-silk-like textured mat and black mat lacqured frame.

	SILK OBI, NISHIJIN DISTRICT, KYOTO	Can$500.
A   A "maru obi" is among the most expensive due to it's being made on a   23" wide loom and then folded lengthwise in half, thus allowing the obi to be completely reversable. This district in Kyoto is Japan's most famous kimono design and production area. This obi's design is that of pine, both pine cones and pine needles. This symbolizes for the Japanese long life, healthy everygreen life. The pine needles are woven with gold thread. Gold, green, and white cones appear in the design.  The material is Japanese silk.  It's length is  13 feet.  It makes an excellent runner or can be used as a beautiful wall hanging etc.. Opened up, it can become a piece of decorative silk 23 inches by 13 feet in size.  Mint condition.   Japanese Textiles "The elaborate and opulent designs and patterns and colors of Japanese textiles are what have made them world famous." Our Collection includes historic and traditional woven textiles and dyed textiles. Techniques found in the Collection: Yuzen (a mixture of freehand paste resist and painting), Shibori (tie-dyeing), Ikat (India name for Japanese "kasuri" weaving) . Available are kimono, yukata, obi, futon material and individual pieces of ancient fabrics appropriate for modern uses and creations.