Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga It likely dates to the

It likely dates to the early Showa Era (c

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

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

Interior shows original iron reinforcement rivets

Approximate cost may be about 3x the calculated amount

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Large Butterfly Motif Tsutsugaki Shin-Hanga It likely dates to theThis 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