19th C Japanese Gold Crane Wall Hanging Textile

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1900: item #1120495
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A gorgeous and heavily embroidered Japanese wall hanging textile, it features an imposing crane in flight and on the backside various geometric patterns. Lots of gold wrapped thread (couching) lend testimony that this lovely treasure dates to the early Meiji period (1868-1912) C. 1870's. The crane has glass for its eye. Condition is excellent and the textile is clean with very little soiling, no perceptible loss of material, just a very lovely antique textile that is sure to gain antique valu... Click for details

Two Antique Painted Japanese Velvet Textiles, Meiji.

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1920: item #1118209
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Two paintings on velvet, the fabric partially cut and painted with ink and colors. One with the depiction of the floating torii at Itsukushima shrine, the second one with a village at the foot of Mount Fuji. Condition: slightly faded, stained, few areas with wear, four small splits, one with two tiny holes. Dimension with border: 58 cm x 56 cm.

Japanese Antique Large Embroidery of Temple in Trees

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1910: item #1109231

Antique large silk embroidered tapestry, scene of temple in forest landscape, 3 sets of stairs ascend to temple, many dragon heads protrude from under the eaves of the great temple roof, a pair of bronze temple lanterns stand outside, crisp Spring colors, embroidery in wonderful condition (some minor fraying to border), late Meiji Period. Size (including border): 82" high x 56" wide Size (of embroidery only): 71" high x 45 1/2" wide

Japanese Antique Large Embroidery of Bridge and Temple

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1910: item #1109229

Antique Japanese large silk embroidered tapestry, view of temple with Mt Fuji rising out of mist in the background, large trees on either side of water with a bridge across leading to the temple, sail boats, huts on far bank, Autumn foliage on trees, some toning, silk border frayed, late Meiji Period. Total size (with border): 78" high x 55" wide Size (of embroidery only): 69" high x 46" wide.

Japanese Silk Obi, Royal Carriage and Pines in Gold

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1960: item #1093300

This is a very elegant and high quality Japanese silk obi from Nishijin, Kyoto. The dimensions of the obi are 12 1/4" wide and 160 3/4" (13'4 3/4") long. About two-thirds of the front (104" long) is woven with gold. There are 2 full designs of an ox-cart with pine branches in the center area – only one of them is shown in the first photo – the other one is on the other side.

Silk textiles, particularly when the... Click for details

Japanese Silk Maru Obi with Flowers, Fans, Palace Cart

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1970: item #1090878

This is a beautiful Japanese obi. The style of obi is maru obi which is the most formal obi in recent years. It is made out of one long fabric that is folded in half. The dimensions of the obi are 12 3/4" wide and 13'3" (159") long. It is a large obi but very soft and light for its size – it weighs 3.5 pounds. The colors are all gentle including the gold threads. The design includes flowers (chrysanthemums and others), bamboo and a palace wagon over the multi layers of fans. This is a Ni... Click for details

Japanese Silk Obi, Art Painting, Lumber Rafters, Signed

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1920: item #1090743

This is a Japanese silk obi with a painting of men transporting lumber down the river. It is a scene that became obsolete as new technologies, such as trains, trucks and the creations of dams, developed. It is hand painted on silk with an artist’s signature and seal. We will bring more photos once the obi is flattened from the Nagoya style obi – currently, this obi is being worked on (hand sewn) by a professional.

Japanese Silk Obi, Shell matching Box, Fans, phoenix ..

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1950: item #1089520

A formal Japanese maru obi with auspicious designs; containers for an old shell matching game, hand drums, fans, ho-o Chinese phoenix bird and kiri leaves. It is made with a thick silk brocade and thick padding. The gold color (genuine gold) is particularly beautiful in this obi. Excellent condition. This obi will make a beautiful addition for your home. Dimensions: 12 5/8” wide x 13’6” (162”) long

Antique Japanese Silk Obi, Nyogen Chu-ya Obi

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1920: item #1088699

This is an old Japanese silk obi. The style of the obi is called Chu-ya (day and night) obi – it’s made with two different fabrics sewn together. As the name suggests, two sides of the obi can be worn for totally different social functions. Both sides are absolutely beautiful on this obi.

The front side of this obi is subtle but quite tasteful. As for the black side, it is ‘Nyogen’ obi fabric from China; there ar... Click for details

Antique Furoshiki Japanese Wrapping Cloth with Sashiko

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1920: item #1072764

Large antique furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth), aizome Japanese indigo dye decorated in sashiko stitches on four corners. 57 1/4" x 61 1/4"