Length: 158cm / 1.72 yards
Width: 37cm / 14.56"

Ooshima tsumugi is a superior quality Japanese artisan silk of Ooshima Island.

Silk threads are dyed in natural botanical dyes.

It is known as doro-oshima (doro translated as mud) as the fabric is dyed in the muddy waters of the rice paddies which affects the end result of the dyes used.

Hand loomed by artisans into very detailed designs. Tsumugi or pongee refers to the type of weave. The rough selvedge edges reinforce the idea of the wooden loom and the artisan's hands used to make it.

Dating back to early 1900s.

This silk was once part of a garment that has been taken apart for reuse.

There is some fading / discoloration. Majority is in great antique condition.

Smooth, slight sheen and light.

Beautiful for a scarf or pocket handkerchief.

More of the same fabric here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/480357913/ooshima-tsumugi-ikat-silk-japanese?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/466866194/ooshima-tsumugi-ikat-silk-japanese?ref=shop_home_active_1

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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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