This is a japanese antique tsutsugaki Indigo dye cotton thick noren textile of Edo period. This is Tsutsugaki Noren dyed with natural indigo used in merchant houses in the Shonai region during the Edo period.It is drawn with a very bold and beautiful composition.In the past, cherry blossoms represent "richness" for wishing for a good harvest, and "prosperity" because many flowers bloom all at once. Fans are said to be "spreading toward the end," and their spreading shape has long been treated ...

Rare item. Two fragments which are thick silk crepe (oni-chirimen) with katazome Ainu design. It might be haori (jacket) or kimono. In good condition but has some light stains and a hole (1cm x 0.5cm) The first half of the 20th century. Left one: 39cm x 96cm, Right one: 39cm x 116cm

Elementary student's uniform made of wool and probably blended. It has Longer pants has mending. 1940s. Jacket: W:41cm L:53cm, Long pants: W:38cm :L64cm, Short pants: W:31cm L:50cm

Kimono, called "suzukake" worn by a Shugen-sha or Yamabushi who practiced Shugendo. "Suzu" means bamboo grass. Shugendo is the Japanese unique religion combining Buddhism, Shintoism, and worship of nature (mountains). A practitioner (shugen-sha) trained himself in the holy mountains that is ascetic and very painstaking. It is made of thick cotton and dyed with sumi (ink)...

Cotton kimono with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern butterfly crest and dancer. It is made from cloth for tenugui (towel). It has rather thick texture and in good condition except for some dirty line in the neck. The first half of the 20th century. 118cm x 131cm

Hanten, called "suzukake" worn by a Shugen-sha or Yamabushi who practiced Shugendo. Shugendo is the Japanese unique religion combining Buddhism, Shintoism, and worship of nature (mountains). A practitioner (shugen-sha) trained himself in the holy mountains that is ascetic and very painstaking. It is made of hemp and weft of is hand-plied but warp is machine-spun...

Hanten, called "suzukake" worn by a Shugen-sha or Yamabushi who practiced Shugendo. Shugendo is the Japanese unique religion combining Buddhism, Shintoism, and worship of nature (mountains). A practitioner (shugen-sha) trained himself in the holy mountains that is ascetic and very painstaking. This one is made of asa (hemp) and both warp and weft are hand-plied...

This is a very unusual design. All the pigeons that fly under the gallan are Hand-painted dyeing and very accurately and boldly drawn, just like a Buddhist painting. There is light dirt, but there is no damage. Size: Length: 78 cm (30.7 inches) From cuffs to cuffs, entire back :: 80 cm (31.4 inches) garan (Complex of temple buildings) Meaning of a clean, clean and quiet place where monks practice Buddhism. Box.A

This is a Japanese antique kasuri ikat cotton child kimono.It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. I would recommend it to your collection. Size:Length:98cm /38.58inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 100cm / 39.3inch

Maiwai is a kimono having been given to fishermen from a fish boat owner on the occasion of the large catch. It is seen along the Pacific Ocean, from Aomori to Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka prefecture. The motif of the picture in the lower part is “Gonin-dachi Kashima Odori”, five people performing Kashima dance which is the group folk dancing originated from Kashima-jingu Shrine in Ibaraki Pref. The design is katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and vegetable indigo dyed and pigments...

This is a Edo Period Natural indigo Cotton Umakake Tsutsugaki antique textile.Impressive design of dynamic rabbits and waves. This is a cotton of good texture in the Edo period is used. This texture is characteristic of Edo cotton. Pictures of rabbits and waves are expressed quite stylishly. This is impressive Kyogen style picture of the Edo period Tsutsugaki.It has several small repairs. There are no noticeable stains. It is a very valuable Edo period textile...

Large antique Japanese Buddhist temple textile made of green silk and woven with gold gilt-paper weft (ginran or kinren) in a design of dragon medallions floating amongst billowing clouds. Dragons have long been used in Buddhist art symbolizing the endless cycle of transformation. This textile piece consists of two long woven panels sewn together and backed with white cotton fabric. Has inscription on back.

Age: Edo Period dated 1836

Dimensions: 59" x 91"

This is Japanese antique indigo dye (Tie-dye)& Stripes Patchwork silk kimono of the Edo period.(1800-1867). The portion of the indigo dye silk shibori is very impressive and beautiful. You can enjoy wearing this kimono. It has neither a stain nor a damage. It is in a very good state. size::Length:133cm(52.4inch) / 125cm (49.2inch)

This is silk beautiful yuzen-dye fukusa textile of meiji Era. This little bird is White wagtail and is hand-embroidered. It's a very polite and beautiful embroidery. Thread of gold is embroidered of the morning sun .The other part is yuzen-dye which was drawn by hand and dyed. It's like a beautiful Japanese painting. This fukusa can be easily decorated on the wall. Recommended for your antique collection. It has few thin stain. However, it is not conspicuous...

Sakiori obi handwoven of strips from silk kimono for weft and cotton yarn for warp. In excellent condition. 20th century. 14cm x 2m72cm

This is japanese antique tsutsugaki Thick shirushi hanten jacket of the handspun & natural indigo dye at the Meiji era. (1868-1912). It can be worn and enjoyed. Cotton is wonderful and valuable. It is very warm touch. The motif of the Family crest, Pine and chrysanthemum .It is a bottle gourd of the family crest and is very Charming & impressive. There is a little stain and Irregular dyeing.However, the state is very good. There is no damage...

This is japanese antique tsutsugaki Thick shirushi hanten jacket of the indigo dye at the Meiji era. (1868-1912).This is a hanten jacket specially ordered by the store, which had a warehouse to manage and store products in the Meiji era. There is one inside pocket. It can be worn and enjoyed. Cotton is wonderful and valuable. It is very warm touch. The motif of the (kura)Warehouse of the family crest and is very Charming & impressive. There is a little stain. However, the state is very good. T...

This is Japanese Antique Textile Excellent sashiko stitch Farmer's Vest at the Meiji era.(1890~1910). It is the one in the hirosaki provinces in Aomori Prefecture.The indigo dyed cotton and white thread are wonderfully beautiful. All sashiko is embroidered by the hand. It is an exact wonderful, beautiful motif. It is very gorgeous. The state is very excellent and beautiful. Sasahiko of a white string is very valuable in the indigo dye. It is a wonderful work of art. size:Length 89cm (35")The ...