Rare Japanese Wedding Silk Purse with American Flag

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1910: item #1059645
SG-purse

Very Rare Japanese cream colored silk purse with both Japanese and American flags. Custom made Japan in 1906 for John Brice McDonald for his bride to be to use on her wedding day with an accompanying kimono robe. The bride, Anna Elizabeth Rogers of New Port News, VA, was 18 when they married and the groom was 36. They lived a long and happy life in Raleigh, NC. In excellent condition with only one small age spot on the back, this truly unique purse measures 12" long including the handle and ... Click for details

Japanese Silk Priest's Robe

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1910: item #1039483

Japanese antique buddhist priest's robe, made all of woven silk, blue ground with gold medallions with phoenix design, sewn in panels, very dramatic and beautiful, late Meiji Period. Size: 61" high x 75" wide.

Japanese Alter Cloth, Shishi Lion & Peony, Noh Shakkyo

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1920: item #1002802

Japanese altar cloth, uchishiki, decorated with sets of kara-shishi (Chinese-lions), peonies, rocks and clouds. Silk with cotton liner, some soiling and some stains 27" x 29" (68.6cm x 73.7cm)

The lion is the king of beasts and is considered a messenger for Monju Bosatsu. They are often found guarding either side of a Shinto Shrine in Japan. The peony is the sovereign of the flowers, which symbolizes wealth and ho... Click for details

Antique Ainu Attush Elm Bark Ceremonial Apron

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #990242
8197

It dates around 19th century, Antique Ainu Attush Maekake Apron made of the woven fibers of inner elm bark and with cotton applique. Very Rare and Museum quality

The best Ainu textiles typically display strong, graphic designs created with applique and embroidery. The patterns represented the wearer's inner spirit and guardian spirit. S... Click for details

Japanese Late 19th Century Sleeve From Stage Costume

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #959453
UNK-81

Japanese late 19th century sleeve from a stage costume. The sleeve has design hand embroidered on front and back. The front has a large pearl with 3 dragon claws showing around the edge. There are also plum blossoms, bamboo leaves and stylized clouds. The reverse has the 3 friends, bamboo, plum and pine with cloud designs. There is also a fabric handle for the piece. This type of sleeve was not actually worn, but held against the body during a performance. The piece measures 24 1/2" wide... Click for details

Antique Japanese Uchishiki Alter Cloth, Embroidered

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #940525

Antique uchishiki, Japanese alter cloth, embroidered on silk satin with Chinese theme, “The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”. Probably from late 18th to mid 19th century. 26 3/8" x 25" (67cm x 63 1/2cm).

Condition: This is a beautiful antique textile even with some obvious damage and wear, still solid with a thick cotton backing. The wear is seen particularly on both ends of the design. This quality of needl... Click for details

Japanese Noh Performer's Robe with Gingko Motif

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #883108

Beautiful Japanese robe of purple woven asa (hemp), with gold woven through in striations and bold gingko leaf design, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 31" high x 80" long

Kesa, Japanese Buddhist Priest's Robe, Chrysanthemum

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1920: item #878711

Antique Japanese Kesa with the design of chrysanthemum, lined with silk, Meiji period. Dimensions: 35 1/4" x 64"

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa, Priest's Robe, Ouhi #2

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #876308

A Japanese priest's silk ouhi (Buddhist priest's ritual arm - shoulder covering), the green/gray/black brocade silk with an overall design of cranes, pine, stylized shells, verlaid with white line divisions and asymetric gold thread kikyo (Chinese bell flower) designs, pale pink silk liner. Late Edo period. Dimensions - 11 1/8" x 54".

antique Japanese Kesa, Priest's Robe, Ouhi #1

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1920: item #876306

A Japanese silk oohi (Buddhist priest's ritual shoulder covering), deep salmon pink brocade silk with an overall design of overlapping fan shaped panels and snowflakes interspersed with daisies and Chinese bell flowers, etc; internal corners with Japanese symbols on a white ground. The ties and liner are green silk. Meiji period. Dimensions - 12 1/2" x 58 1/2".