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Large Cotton Cloth, Geometric Designs, Sashiko Stitch
Catalogue:
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Japanese:
Textiles:
Pre 1960 item# 873243
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Asian Art by Kyoko
Tel: 562-902-0625
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Large navy blue cotton cloth, 84" x 80 1/2", meticulously hand stitched with old Japanese folk art, sashiko stitches. It is a piece of art that began as a necessity among the farmers. Cotton stitches were added to their clothes that were made out of hemp to give it softness, warmth, and strength. Old jackets, furoshiki wrapping cloths, etc. that were adorned with interesting designs created with Sashiko stitches, are popular collector’s items today. ...click for details
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