Japanese Antique (Early Taisho Era) Indigo Kasuri Fabric | Indigo Resist Dyed Fabric | Geometric and Kiri (paulownia) Pattern

Kasuri 絣 is the Japanese style of ikat, where the threads of the material are resist-dyed before being woven. This piece is specifically e-gasuri (picture kasuri) as the image created is recognizable. This process was first practiced in the 12th Century. Besides the geometric pattern produced in this piece, a lighter pattern of kiri 桐 (paulownia) is visible. Cotton Indigo Taisho Era (1912-1926) 39" x 60.5" (length, width) SKU: FT-0533