Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 35"x40" #88 Jar The center design is that

The center design is that of a flower family crest or Mon known as a Mokko Mon

One of the Seven Lucky Gods

75" Bottom = 20

initially creating small objects such as samurai sword fittings and religious artifacts

lacquer-smooth surface

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 35"x40" #88 Jar The center design is thatThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese hand woven hand cotton features a design a mon (family crest), created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This multi panel fabric rendered in multi color and indigo hues was once a furoshige (a kind of bag or wrapper). Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking