Japanese Katazome Bandanna sesami-service is not surprising

is not surprising

The natural dyes — derived from plants

an art form in its own right

Cut from a late 19th century Suzani - Uzbekistan

Lace of this quality was rarely made at home

Japanese Katazome Bandanna sesami-service is not surprisingCut from a mid to late 1800s Japanese katazome. Dyed in hand ground indigo and printed using resist paste through hand cut stencils, this katazome textile dates back to the mid to late 1800s. A time when craft was survival, and every motif carried meaning. The pattern is soft from time, yet precise in its repetition; evidence of the makers discipline and the cloths endurance. Originally used for everyday garments or household items, this fabric holds