This is a tsutsugaki yuzen dye silk children's kimono from the Edo period.(1800-1867) The design of beautiful cherry blossom trees and herds of horses is gorgeous, elegant and lively. It can be seen that the influence of samurai culture remains strong. There is a light stain, but it is not noticeable. No damage. It is an item that can be recommended for collection. Size Length 103cm Cuff to cuff, across the back: 87cm

This is a precious indigo-dyed striped hemp child kimono Edo period (1800-1867). It is a natural material. It's very charming. No stains or damage. I recommend it for your collection. Size::Length 50cm(19.7inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: (26inch)

This is Japanese Antique Indigo dye shirushi Hanten coat Maiji. It is thick indigo dye cotton. The lining is very good katazome.It is a hand-spun cotton that is very soft to the touch. It is indigo of nature. It is an impressive motif. There is a little stain. However, there is no damage. The family crest on the back is patchwork.It is very good. Please enjoy putting on the shirushi hanten coat. size:length 88cm (34.6inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 117cm ( 46.1inch)

This is a Meiji (1868-1912) hemp horse cover Tsutsugaki indigo dyed fabric. Very warm with a hand-spun touch. There are light stains and damage. It is a very beautiful indigo color attractive horse cover. I recommend it for you. Size::Length:115 cm ( 45.3inch) /   wide:68 cm(26.8inch)

Sakiori obi (sash) for a casual kimono which is hand-woven of strips recycled from silk and cotton kimono for weft, and cotton yarn for warp. In excellent condition. 20th century. 18cm x 2m96cm

This is a children's hakama from the Edo period (1800-1867). Designed with thick katazome stencil dyeing. It is a very beautiful and soft cotton. It is a very good design with good omen of coral and waves. Textiles are hand spun. There is a little stain. No damage. Recommended for collection. Size: 77cm(30.1")

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Plastic torso wearing smaller pantie than full scale manufactured (but not for sale) by Wacoal, the Japan's leading undergarment maker. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 21.5 x W 15 x D 10.5cm (8.46 x 5.90 x 4.13in). Maybe a sample, but a rare as never seen before...

This is a Japanese antique Boro noragi Farmer's jacket of natural indigo dye thick katazome hemp.Fading of indigo dye is charming. Size:Length:79cm / 31.1inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 135cm / 53.1inch

This is a rare hand-spun natural Shina-fu ( linden)boro bag from the Meiji period (1868-1911). It was originally a stiff material, but it softened after being used many times. The repair marks are cotton fabric and hemp thread. linden cloth naturally turn dark brown over time due to the tannins in the fibers of these trees. There are stains and repair marks. Size: Length: 51cm (20") / Width: 33cm (12.9").

This is a tsutsugaki silk children's kimono from the Edo period. It is a simple and auspicious design of treasure. No stains. There is one small 1mm hole on the back, but it is not noticeable. This is a hitoe kimono with no lining. size:: Length :110cm / 43.3" Cuff to cuff, across the back: 108cm / 42.5"

This is a Japanese antique indigo-dyed cotton asamai-shibori textile from the Meiji period (1868-1912). It is a maple leaves and butterflies are expressed by squeezing. It is a very beautiful indigo-dyed Asamai Shibori fabric. No stains or damage. very good. There is a pressing cloth on the back, but there is no problem. Size: Lengt:124cm (48.8inch) / Width 76cm ( 29.9).

This is a japanese antique silk Nishijin textile small case from the Edo period. The dragon and cloud motifs are expressed with gorgeous weaves. There are light stains, but they are not noticeable. There is slight wear on the corners. But it's in good shape overall. Size: Width 20 cm(7.84inch) / Height 12 cm(4.72inch)

A sashi (obi) made of plain weave silk with katazome design whose motifs are Edo Hikeshi (fireman) such as hanten (jacket) with brigade's marks, matoi (brigade's symbol) etc. Lining is twill weave black silk cloth. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 31cm x 4m12cm

Fireman's hat with hand-stitched sashiko (quilting). The outside cloth is dyed with vegetable indigo and the lining is dyed with natural brown. Two belts are recycled from old cotton cloth with katazome. In good condition. Meiji period (1868～1912). W:33cm, L:55cm

Sakiori sodenashi (vest) handwoven of strips recycled from old cotton cloth for wefts, and hemp yarn for warps. Sakiori hanten and sodenashi were made mainly in districts along the Japan Sea of the mainland, where they have much snow and cold climate in winter. Piping cloth is indigo dye cotton. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:49cm, L:86cm

Han-juban, short under kimono, made of hand-spun cotton and dyed with benibana (safflower). The dye technique is Beni-itajime which is board-clamp dye. The cloth is folded in some layers between two boards which are pattern carved and generally about 12 boards are used to dye about 22m length of cloth. Beni-itajime was mostly dyed in Kyoto until the end of Edo period but it was practiced in other places later. The lining is also hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. In excellent condition...

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) with tsutsugaki auspicious motifs of seven treasures (takara-zukushi), which is made of hand-woven cotton and vegetable indigo dye. Tsutsugaki is paste-resist-dye and colors are added with mostly pigments. Treasures are: sacred jems, cloves, a lucky mullet, a hiding hat, a coat, citruses and so on. It is made in Kyushu in Meiji period (1868～1912)　In good condition except for three mending patches and some tiny holes. 94cm x 124cm

This is a antique boro noragi wonderful shabby Indigo dyed navy blue cotton . All stitching of the sashiko stitch for reinforcement and repair is handmade and beautifully designed. You can enjoy both sides. Size: :Length:78cm (30.7 ")　　Back width :54cm (21.2")