Read this before? Click HERE to skip explanation below and go to pictures....WHAT IS IN THIS SECTION?
This section is categorized by fabric rather than type of garment or accessory; this is where we offer various Japanese antique and collectible textiles. Included are:
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Indigo blues such as kasuri, katazome and tsutsugaki antique and collectible pieces;
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Older sashiko (not necessarily antique);
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sakiori obi and any older Japanese country textiles as we may acquire and offer from time to time;
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Also, you can find things which have been made from these old fabrics, such as pillows, runners, jackets, etc.
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NOT included here will be maruobi etc., finer vintage obi (kimono sashes), which have a separate section.
Want to learn more about Indigo Bluesor Japanese country textiles? Check out Blue and White Japan by Amy Sylvester Katoh, Yutaka Satoh, also authors of other fine books: click logo to learn more or order:
Japanese Indigo Design by Sadako Fukui on Amazon.com. Logo below takes you there:
There are other excellent book references, links and information on vintage kimono(s) and Japanese fabric in our Kimono FAQ Pages as well as the bibliographies and sites referenced in our E-Neighbors section.
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