Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Metalwork Tsutsugaki (筒描) is a Japanese

Tsutsugaki (筒描) is a Japanese technique of resist dying that involves drawing rice-paste designs on cloth

It measures 30" wide by 26" high by 19" deep (76 x 66 x 48 cm) plus a bit more for the hardware

and the meticulous patterning of the robes reveal both technical mastery and emotional nuance

or pounds of rice

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Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Metalwork Tsutsugaki (筒描) is a JapaneseTsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas