Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Kamon Crest - Tsutsugaki 51"x54” #52 Kensui which was probably once used

which was probably once used as a kakebuton (a kind of bed spread) showcases geometric and floral patterns rendered in an indigo dye

Jurōjin is identified as the personification of the Southern Pole Star

The legs are hand-carved in the multi-faceted style typical of pre-1970s workshop production

rhinestone at forehead a later replacement

Height = 37

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile Kamon Crest - Tsutsugaki 51"x54” #52 Kensui which was probably once usedThis 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). The Kamon or family crest shown is the Tachi Omodaka mon. Symbolizing the