Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Goban each piece carries a warmth

each piece carries a warmth and vitality that reflects its maker’s hand

sculptural ceramic style aimed at export markets

This is an antique Chinese cabinet made during the Qing Dynasty in the late 1800's

It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Goban each piece carries a warmthTsutsugaki 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