Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Cross Feather Mon - Tsutsugaki 57"x53” Fan ōban format

ōban format

The flat face works best for adjusting plane irons or other general uses

Period: Edo Period (18th to 19th century)

indicating the work of an individual metalsmith rather than a mass-produced piece

combining restrained form with richly detailed ornamentation intended for both domestic appreciation and export markets

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Cross Feather Mon - Tsutsugaki 57"x53” Fan ōban formatThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese indigo, hand woven cotton features a central mon (family crest) design created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This 4 panel fabric rendered in indigo hues was once a kakebuton (a kind of bedspread). Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking a unique