Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga Raised in the Kinroku-chō district

Raised in the Kinroku-chō district of Tokyo

It likely dates to the early Showa Era (c

All hardware is hand forged iron with curved handles and detailed lock plates

used to hold a single flower its beauty is in its simplicity

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga Raised in the Kinroku-chō districtThis exquisite piece of 130+ year old antique Japanese indigo fabric features a largre central butterfly motif 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. Condition Please look at photo details for repairs made of the century on