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Antique Japanese Futon Bed Cover, Theme Tea Ceremony

Antique Japanese Futon Bed Cover, Theme Tea Ceremony


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 636887
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This panel was taken from Japanese "futon" bed cover. It is decorated with a chagama and other utencils used in the tea ceremony. They are drawn in the paste resist dying technique called tsutsugaki. The green area appears to be dyed with two colors, "ai" indigo blue first then yellow dye. The fabric (cotton) is loosely woven with one repair as shown in the photos. Meiji Period(1868-1912). Dimensions: 61" x 48"