Arashi Shibori Kimono - Katazome Florals cotton In the process of making

In the process of making hemp threads

Silk and cotton threads that could be spun and sold provided income for the household

The bag is in very good condition

or "Fortune" embroidered on it

These textiles were usually woven by people who had very little to call their own

Arashi Shibori Kimono - Katazome Florals cotton In the process of makingBeautiful indigo dyed cotton yukata with mixed techniques of shibori and katazome. The shibori process is arashi shibori the cloth is wrapped around a pole and then dyed, with indigo. This gives rise to the striped, wave like pattern. To complete the design, the maker added floral and botanical motifs using katazome. A bold, graceful, and unique cotton kimono it is in excellent condition without stains or repairs. Early 20th Century Dimensions : 47 x