Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Katazome Indigo 48"x56" #67 Modern art This is a huge antique

This is a huge antique Japanese Kutani ceramic charger

Made in the Meiji era (late 1800's)

Used in Ikebana flower arranging

while the lustrous lacquered finish enhances its timeless appeal

the kiseru became a symbol of refinement and status in Japanese culture

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Katazome Indigo 48"x56" #67 Modern art This is a huge antiqueThis exquisite piece of 100+ year old antique Japanese cotton fabric features a stencil dyed cotton 4 panel fabric created using the traditional katazome dyeing technique. Katazome is a Japanese method of dyeing fabrics using a rice flour resist paste applied through a stencil carved from mulberry paper. The fabric showcases stylized peony flower and arabesque designs all rendered in beautiful indigo hues. Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles