Half of this piece has sold. The remaining length measures: Length: 135cm / 53". Width: 37cm / 14.5"

Antique Japanese aizome of early 1900s. Hand loomed cotton. Very light and sheer when held up to the light. I believe the fabric has been washed which has caused the crinkling. They will iron out.

The cotton was hand dipped in natural / botanical indigo before weaving. The warp is much darker appearing black and the weft a lighter blue.

It was once part of a garment that has been taken apart for reuse. There is a 10cm split into one edge exactly half way down, this would have made the collar. The length will be cut here if you choose to buy half.

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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