Japanese antique futon cover with a design of Shochikubai, Three Friends of Winter; pine, bamboo and plum. Symbolizing the qualities of each: vitality of pine - evergreen even in the cold and snow; vigor of bamboo - growing with unstoppable strength; and plum - grace, beauty and anticipation of Spring.
A kiri kamon (paulownia crest) in the lower right hand corner is a symbol associated with the imperial family, used by samurai clans and linked to government officials...

Japanese antique noren (doorway curtain) made of indigo dyed cotton in three panels. The design is executed in traditional tsutsugaki paste resist technique and shows a scene of butterflies and an exuberance of blossoming peonies growing from the rocky ground. Looped tabs at the top of the noren allow for it to be hung by a rod.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 67" high (69" high including tabs) x 37 1/2" wide

Japanese antique wisteria mon futon cover. Made of cotton and sewn together in four panels, this futon cover is decorated with the large wisteria blossom crest (Fuji no Mon) of the Fugiwara clan. The Fugiwara family gained political power through diplomacy and intermarriages with the imperial family from the 9th to the 12th century. Besides this, the wisteria blossom is a symbol of grace, longevity and refined beauty...

This is a Antique small accessory case made of Hand-painted dyeing Indian chintz (cotton) from the Edo period. There is some slight discoloration due to age, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size::15cm ×　8.5㎝

This is a tea ceremony utensil shifuku made with great care from the Edo period. It is a storage bag made of cotton chintz with a silk lining. There is no dirt or damage and it is in very good condition.Size:Width 7cm Height 3.5cm

Unfinished yogi with large katazome which is made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo and sumi. Yogi is one kind of futon (bedding) in the shape of kimono, however, this one is not finished, without collar cloth, lining and edging cloth. Nice thick texture and beautiful katazome. Excellent condition. The second half of the 19th century. W:136cm, L:146cm

Silk obi (sash) with katazome (stencil-resist dye) Daruma tumble doll motif which symbolizes resilience. Katazome side is plain weave silk and the lining is black silk satin. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:30cm, L:312cm

Fukuro obi which is for formal kimono made of wide cloth folded vertically half. It is made of thick silk with woven pattern of nature motifs, such as tai (red snapper), turnip, shrimp, pomegranate fruit grapes etc., which are all auspicious motifs. It was probably worn by a bride on wedding with a ceremonial kimono. In good condition in spite much used. The first half of the 20th century. W:W:29cm, L:3m96cm

Five fragments of cotton katazome (stencil-resist dye) which are originally one roll of cloth with many sample katazome patterns. Five fragments have katazome with seven different patterns, vegetable indigo dye and has pale pink pigments, and also handspun cotton. Meiji period (1868=1912) In excellent condition. The largest: W:35cm, L:71cm The smallest: W:18cm, L:25cm

Exquisite Early 20th Century Japanese Uchikake with Flying Cranes in Pristine Condition

A superb Japanese wedding kimono (uchikake) from the early 20th century, featuring an elegant design of flying cranes embroidered in silk on a deep black ground...

Old katazome (stencil-resist dye) cloth for kimono with ho-oh (pheonix) and karakusa (arabesque) motif which is made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It is old as length of katazome is about 13,5cm, so that katazome has to be repeated many times. 19th century. Excellent condition. W:34cm, L:154cm

Cotton Narumi-Kongata cloth which is katazome (stencil-resist dye) with imitating shibori pattern. Made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo. It is also called "Urumi-zome" It is said it was produced in Sendai in Miyagi prefecture or Iwate prefecture both are in Tohoku district, however, it hasn't been confirmed. Excellent condition. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:34cm, L:80cm

This is a Japanese antique indigo day thick cotton Boro textile patched rag. Size::Length::196cm (77.1inch) / Width::62cm (24.4inch)

This is a Jaanese antique kimono worn by a child in the Meiji era. It was made using the Yuzen dyeing technique. There are some light stains, but no damage. Size:Length:105cm (41.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 84 cm / 33inch

Futonji made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye which has "Ume and Uguisu" (cherry blossom and Japanese nightingale) motif, a symbol of spring. It has characters "シツカ”shi-tsu-ka, probably the weaver's name. It is woven domestically for futonji. Good condition but has a mending patch (7cm x 4cm) Late 19th to early 20th century. W:33cm, L:140cm

Japanese antique kimono with crane and turtle design. The kimono is made of cotton and dyed a light blue color. Beautifully decorated with colorful paste resist designs.
The upper back of the kimono has a crane and a large red "daki myoga" (embracing ginger) crest. The crest is not tied to any specific family but is instead a popular symbol of blessings and divine favor...

A richly symbolic two-piece Japanese ceremonial fireman’s uniform from the late Meiji period, consisting of a hand-stitched indigo-dyed cotton jacket (hikeshi banten) and a matching front chest panel suspended from the neck...

HORSE TRAPPING

For the sacred horse for Shinto ceremony, made of hand-woven hemp twine with some glass beads shaping in a single kanji letter of 'Kichi' ('Good fortune'). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Expanded: 110 x 60 cm (43.30 x 23.62in). Some damage, stain, dust, etc...