Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Cross Feather Mon - Tsutsugaki 57"x53” Fan The flat face works best

The flat face works best for adjusting plane irons or other general uses

which is a ritualistic performance that traditionally opens Noh plays

Period: Edo Period (18th to 19th century)

ōban format

indicating the work of an individual metalsmith rather than a mass-produced piece

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Cross Feather Mon - Tsutsugaki 57"x53” Fan The flat face works bestThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese indigo, hand woven cotton features a central mon (family crest) design created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This 4 panel fabric rendered in indigo hues was once a kakebuton (a kind of bedspread). Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking a unique