Textile Fragments from Various Eras

A collection of historical textile fragments showcasing intricate patterns and designs in silk, featuring motifs like figures, florals, and geometric shapes from different cultures.

Animals, plants, and other abstract motifs, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire), A great-tailed bird, seaweed or coral designs, peony blossoms, and other abstract motifs that resemble a spiral swirl of smoke complete this composition. Silk threads are added to support the stencil structure., Japan, mid 18th - early 19th century, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami

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