This listing is for both pieces.

Antique Japanese *aizome of early 1900s.

Hand loomed cotton. Hand dipped in natural / botanical indigo.

With an interesting red accent on the selvedge, these vintage aizome scraps have a rich indigo dye.

They were likely once part of a kimono or jacket. They have a 10cm split into one edge which would have helped make the collar of the original garment.

Piece A:

Length: 56cm / 22"
Width: 33cm / 13"

Piece B:

Length: 41cm / 16.14"
Width: 33cm / 13"

More similar fabric here:
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*Aizome, Japanese indigo cotton, is highly regarded and collected within Japan and across the world.

‘Ai’ (藍) means indigo and ‘some’ (染め) means dyeing. As a compound, 藍染め, is pronounced ‘aizome’ (ai-zo-me).

Deep shades of rich blue are produced with repeated immersion and airing. The deeper the blue, the higher the number of dips and the higher the value.

Mix and match with my other fabrics here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FurugiStar

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All items are genuine Japanese vintage or antique goods purchased personally in Japan.

Ships from the USA.

*NOTE Ensure you are aware of any customs charges that may be incurred by authorities in your country.

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My descriptions often refer to periods in Japanese history. Please use this for reference:

Edo Era: 1603 - 1868
Meiji Era: 1868 - 1912
Taisho Era: 1912 - 1926
Showa Era: 1926 - 1989
Heisei Era: 1989 - present

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