Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga Interior shows original iron reinforcement

Interior shows original iron reinforcement rivets

performance

25" tall by 4

It is all made from the highly prized Hongmu wood which is very dense and heavy

Approximate cost may be about 3x the calculated amount

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga Interior shows original iron reinforcementThis exquisite piece of 130+ year old antique Japanese indigo fabric features a largre central butterfly motif created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in these intricate and vivid designs. The fabric showcases a central crest and arabesque design all rendered in beautiful indigo hues. Condition Please look at photo details for repairs made of the century on