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Furoshiki, Wrapping Cloth, Indigo dyed, Sashiko quilted Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 762072 (stock# LE-36)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $145.00  Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth), Indigo-dyed with reinforced sashiko-embroidered corners. Additional center reinforcement panel. A few areas of repair mending and some small holes (please see detail images.)Early 20th Century. 79"(201cm) x 74"(188cm.) The contemporary image of furoshiki brings to mind a pleasantly printed small cloth the size of large handkerchief, used for wrapping one's bento (lunch box) or a small gift when visiting a friend. It is rare these days to see this type of ...click for details Katazome Maekake, Stencil-Dyed Shop Apron, "Daimaru" Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Pre 1990   item# 759194 (stock# LE-9)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $45.00  Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Dai Maru,” Akita City (Akita Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Akita-shi Chuuo Oroshi Uri Ichiba” (Akita City Central Wholesale Market,) logo: “Dai Maru” (Big Circle,) 3rd line: “Akita Dai Maru Seika Kabushiki Gaisha” (Akita Dai Maru Produce Inc.,) last line: “Denwa (telephone) 0188 Daihyou (main number) 69-5591.” Very good condition. Late1900’s. L.28”(71cm) x W.18”(46cm.) Katazome Maekake, Indigo Shop Apron for Sake Store Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Pre 1990   item# 759191 (stock# LE-7)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $65.00  Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, for a Sake purveyor, central logo reads “Cha” (Tea, the common name of drinking establishments in old Japan was “Cha-ya,” or “Tea House.” Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address, braided cotton waist tie. All lines read right to left, and top to bottom, in the old pre-WWII style. Unsure on actual readings, but meanings are clear. Top line : “Okagura” (Sacred Offering Dance Before the Gods,) right side: “Mei Shu” (Famous brand,) left side: “Mei S ...click for details Katazome Maekake; Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Pre 1990   item# 759190 (stock# T-41)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $45.00  Katazome (stencil-dyed) Maekake (apron), Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store. Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Yamachuu,” Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Naigai Nousan Shushi” (Grown from Domestic Seeds?,) 2nd line: “Konnyaku Seizou” (Konnyaku Factory,) center logo” “Yamachuu,” 1st address line: “Nihonmatsu-shi Rotari-mae” (Nihonmatsu City, in front of the Rotary,) 2nd address line: “Wakamatsu-y ...click for details Kasuri Futonji; Indigo-dyed, Ikat Woven Bed Cover Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1980   item# 759182 (stock# T-40)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 SOLD  Four-panel kon (dark-blue) indigo-dyed cotton bed cover, red and white threads woven into warp and weft creating patterns of circles , squares, and checks. Top cover only, no backing or wadding, very good condition. Early 1900’s. L.69”(175cm) x W.55”(140cm.) Futonji, bed covers, were a common bridal trousseau item in feudal and early-modern Japan. They may have been made by the bride before marriage (in very rural areas,) or more likely commissioned by the bride’s family. The bed cover was oft ...click for details Kasuri Boy's Kimono, 47 Ronin Pattern Lining, Japan Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1980   item# 759181 (stock# LE-14)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $185.00  Outer kimono of kasuri (ikat) woven dark indigo-dyed cotton in pattern known as botan-kasuri (peony ikat.) Inner lining is a printed fabric depicting heroic imagery related to Chushingura, the saga of the 47 Ronin; snowy pine trees, helmets, drums, and the retainers themselves. This would have made an excellent kimono to wear on Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day, which in Japan has recently become the more politically correct “Kodomo no Hi,” or Children’s Day.) Excellent condition, mid-late 1900’s. W.47 ...click for details Kasuri Haori; Indigo-dyed Ikat Woven Kimono Over Jacket Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1970   item# 759170 (stock# LE-31)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $150.00  Kon, dark blue, Indigo-dyed cotton haori woven in botan kasuri (peony ikat) technique. Cotton liner features pattern of a crane’s head within hexagons, representing tortoise shells; both crane and tortoise symbolizing long life. A haori is a jacket worn over the kimono when going out. In contemporary fashion, it can easily be worn over jeans for casual wear or slacks for a more elegant look. Excellent condition, ca. mid-late1900’s. L.42”(107cm) x W.49”(124.5cm.) Kasuri techniques came to Japan ...click for details Okinawa Kumejima Kasuri Kimono Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1970   item# 521124 (stock# NJ-2)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 Price Info Available Upon Request  Kasuri Kimono. Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture; ca. 1960. "Kumejima kasuri dorozome ni gyoku kasuri" (ikat, mud-dyed, 2 pattern per panel, kasuri kimono from Kumejima [an island of Okinawa Prefecture.]) L.60 x W.48” Kumejima tsumugi (Kumejima Silk Pongee) The stylized patterns depicted are described by the following Okinawan words: (squares) taachi busaa, (rectangles) mimichikitou “pig trough”, (lattice/check) kujiri koushi, (zig zag) miji fuu “water clouds”. The color ...click for details Kasuri Kimono, Yanagi Yoshitaka Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1970   item# 521116 (stock# NJ-1)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 Price Info Available Upon Request  Kasuri Kimono "te-ui ai ji e-gasuri koushigara kimono" (Hand-woven indigo dye picture ikat lattice [checked] pattern kimono.) Yanagi Yoshitaka (7.25.1911 ~ 8.20.2003) Cotton, ikat weave. L.60 x W.48” ca. 1955 Yanagi Yoshitaka was a well-known Japanese weaver and textile educator. He was the nephew of Folk Craft Movement (Mingei Undou) founder Yanagi Soetsu, and was a founding member of Shin-Kougei Bu (New Crafts Club) along with his uncle and the potter Hamada Shoji. His en ...click for details Furoshiki, Wrapping Cloth, Aizome, Meiji Era Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 403395 (stock# T-30)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $195.00  Indigo dyed cotton wrapping cloth, furoshiki, from late Meiji Era. The family crest stencil dyed (katazome) into the corner is "anzu-botan" (apricot-peony). L.133cm (52.25") x W.130cm (51"). Sakiori, Rag Weave, Tohoku (NE Japan) Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 403348 (stock# T-21)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $125.00  Sakiori, or "rag weave", was a necessity of many common people in old Japan, especially those of the NE Japan (Tohoku region) which was known for its harsh climate and living conditions. This item is a late Meiji piece from the region showing wonderful color combination, and sporting a few repair patches from its long life. L.144cm(56.5") x W.34cm(13.5"). Furoshiki, Wrapping Cloth, Indigo dyed Cotton Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 403345 (stock# T-20)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 $195.00  Furoshiki, wrapping cloth, of indigo dyed (aizome) cotton. Two corners display a "kiri" (paulownia) crest, and there is karakusa scrolling around the entire border, stenciled dyed (katazome.) Ca. late Meiji Era (1868-1912). L.142cm (56") x W.132cm (52"). Yutan, Covering Cloth, Indigo Dyed Cotton Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1910   item# 403343 (stock# T-24)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 SOLD  Indigo dyed (aizome) cotton "yutan", or covering cloth, stencil dyed with family crest of pine boughs flanking a "koto bashira", the bridge of a koto musical instrument. L.150cm (59") x W.129cm (50"). Such textiles were commissioned for use as bridal dowry pieces and covered the items taken to the new bride's home. The family crest may have been that of the bride's or groom's family, or possibly a combination of the two, depending on the rank or stat ...click for details Futon-ji, Bed Covering Cloth, Indigo, Tsutsugaki Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900   item# 403052 (stock# T-23)  click for details WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts 206.660.4189 SOLD  Meiji Era futon-ji; indigo dyed cotton with tsutsugaki (free-hand drawn resist) image of the Three Friends of Winter: Pine, Bamboo, and Plum. L.150cm(59") x W.128cm(50"). Such bedding covers were given as part of a bride's dowry, commissioned with auspicious images or a family crest by the bride's family. This theme of Pine, Bamboo, and Plum was especially auspicous for a newly married couple, with each element having its own characteristic way of overcoming hardship (the cold ...click for details pages:  1