Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Bamboo & Plum Tsutsugaki 50"x57" #28 Laquer cranes are said to live

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Plain dark brown paper reverse

With a blade length (teeth area) of 7" long

This pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era (c

The reverse reveals traditional Nepalese bronze-casting technique

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Bamboo & Plum Tsutsugaki 50"x57" #28 Laquer cranes are said to liveThis exquisite piece of 100 year old antique Japanese indigo fabric features a central hanabishi mon (family crest) with arabesque surround created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in these intricate and vivid designs. The fabric showcases a central crest and arabesque design all rendered in beautiful indigo hues. The Kamon or family crest shown is the Nine