Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories It has been hand painted

It has been hand painted and is still in very good condition

oriental feel to your home

The kettle has a heavy

Dimensions: H - 9

The entire exterior body is defined by dense

Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories It has been hand paintedOriginating in the Yamagata Prefecture, this fragment of Shishi maku cloth dates to the late Edo period. This indigo dyed fabric is hand woven using hemp, and showcases intricate tsutsugaki resist patterns. Originally, this beautiful textile would have been used in a traditional Japanese folk performance known as Shishimai (lion dance). It is believed that this dance wards off evil spirits and acts as a form of prayer for prosperity. The evidence of