Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori “mountain god”) was regarded as

“mountain god”) was regarded as one of the most powerful deities

Crafted with meticulous precision

Kasuri is a Japanese weaving technique that involves partially dyeing threads before weaving them togethe to create patterns and images in the fabric

This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence

5" in diameter (15 x 7

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 44"x43.5" Butterfly Kamon Shibori “mountain god”) was regarded asTsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas