Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi It weighs 2lbs 2oz

It weighs 2lbs 2oz

This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword

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A delightful desk accessory and decorative figure in one — the poet who made intoxication an art form

circa 1700s

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 45"x45" Plum Kamon #105 Obi It weighs 2lbs 2ozTsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas